Statutory guidance

Bus enhanced partnerships

Creating an enhanced partnership to run local bus services.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 1 April 2026

Applies to England

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Bus enhanced partnerships

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Guidance for local transport authorities in England on setting up and running an enhanced partnership (EP) with bus operators.

Statutory guidance on EPs covering:

• content - what needs to go into an EP
• processes - how to make, vary, enforce or revoke an EP
• governance - how to organise and manage a successful EP

Published 1 April 2026