Research and analysis

Reviewing bus services enhanced partnerships

Reviews the effectiveness of enhanced partnerships (EPs) within bus services in England.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 29 January 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Review of Enhanced Partnerships: report

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Details

An enhanced partnership (EP) is a legally binding agreement that sets shared aims for bus services. As part of our Better Buses plan, government has conducted a review of EPs within the bus sector. 

This research details the findings of the EP review, including:

• strengths and areas of improvement 
• ways to further strengthen a partnership in the bus services industry

Published 29 January 2026