Labour and campaigners wrathful at transport secretary’s suggestion bus services could be demand-led after funding falls by 33%Local buses could be replaced by Uber-style” rides,the transport secretary has said, sparking a backlash from Labour, and trade unions and campaigners. Chris Grayling told local government leaders that the future of local buses was a more bespoke service,suggesting on-demand models similar to the ride-hailing app could be used more widely to bridge funding gaps.
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Source: guardian.co.uk