1. A growing bus market Andy Strong Public Transport Manager
Bath & North East Somerset Council
7 September 2017

2. The West of England bus market
37 operators
Roughly 90% commercial
66.5m annual journeys
23% concessions
Good competition for tendered services

3. Total bus passenger journeys

4. Local factors High car ownership historically
Population growth – especially students
Over 90% of residents work within the sub-region
Local rail network limited and at capacity
Bus fares now perceived as good value for money
Residents’ parking zones in Bath and Bristol

5. Park & Ride Bristol – 3 sites Bath – 3 sites
1.3 million passenger journeys in 2016/17
Also service to Clifton, Bristol Zoo and Southmead Hospital
Bath – 3 sites
2.2 million passenger journeys in 2016/17 (up 25% since 2009/10) on services to City Centre
Hybrid vehicles
Financially self-sustaining
Site expansions (additional 870 spaces)
Also commercial service to Royal United Hospital

6. Private sector input Improved service offer Improved retail offer
New service initiatives
Frequent services with 24-hour coverage on core corridors
Commercialisation of supported services
Co-ordination between operators
Route branding
Investment in new vehicles
Improved retail offer
Reduction and simplification of fares
M-ticketing
Multi-operator ticket scheme

7. Public sector input Major scheme bids
Greater Bristol Bus Network, Bath Transport Package, MetroBus
Urban & Rural Bus Challenges
Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Access Fund
Better Bus Area
Green Bus Fund, Clean Bus Technology Fund, Low Emission Bus Scheme
Use of third-party contributions
Better waiting environment and information
Shelters, roadside displays, RTI, Travelwest, Bus Checker app

8. Challenges & opportunities
Reduction in revenue support
Air quality
Road works
Technological change – contactless ticketing
Devolution
Bus Services Act 2017
New developments

9. Thank you for listening Any questions?