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Bus punctuality rules go out for consultation

Source dated 17 Sept 2026 · Brief by 20 Today
Selected 20 Sept 2026, 01:42 BST · 24-hour selection ended 21 Sept 2026, 01:42 BST

The Senior Traffic Commissioner is seeking views on the performance standards used to assess local bus services.

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The review covers timeliness, frequent and flexible services, and the role of operating data. The existing benchmark expects 95% of services to fall between one minute early and five minutes late; the consultation does not itself replace that standard.

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