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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Simon Calder

‘Bus Back Better’ promised Boris Johnson – but Government strategy is ‘failing’

Simon Calder

As Prime Minister, Boris Johnson promised to “level up across the country” with “beautiful, British-built buses that are cleaner, greener, quieter, safer and more frequent”.

Two years ago Mr Johnson launched a strategy for England called Bus Back Better, saying: “As we build back from the pandemic, better buses will be one of our major acts of levelling-up.” The Government promised £3bn in support of the strategy.

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