Bus operators urged to get out and make deals

A growing number of areas want bus franchising but ALBUM Conference is told opportunity still exists to shape policy in many parts of the country
 
 This month saw the West Midlands become the latest region of England to commit to franchising and newly-elected ‘metro mayors’ express their support for taking bus services back under public control. However, bus operators were told that the franchising tide will stop short of many parts of the country and a window of opportuni