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Delivering better bus services
Resources for local authorities and others in England on administering and improving local bus services.
This page brings together policy, guidance, research and other information on:
- the government’s vision for buses and approach to delivery
- bus franchising
- enhanced partnerships
- local government bus companies
- demand responsive transport
- bus accessibility
- registration of services
Policy overview
Bus service improvement plans
Non-statutory guidance for local transport authorities and bus operators on producing a bus service improvement plan (BSIP).
Bus franchising
Statutory guidance and other practical advice for local authorities on setting up a bus franchising scheme.
Enhanced partnerships
Statutory guidance and other practical advice for local authorities and others on setting up a bus enhanced partnership.
Local authority bus companies (LABCos)
Demand responsive transport
Non-statutory best practice guidance on demand responsive transport for local authorities in England.
Bus infrastructure
Guidance for local authorities on the design and implementation of bus infrastructure.
Accessibility
Consultations
Research and reports
Updates to this page
Published 28 August 2026