Hull and East Yorkshire receive £39.8 million funding boost for bus travel.
People across Hull and East Yorkshire are set to benefit from more reliable, better-planned bus services.
The Mayor has welcomed a three-year bus funding settlement, worth almost £40 million, which allows Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority to plan improvements that make a difference to everyday journeys.
The new investment will help protect and strengthen bus services that many communities rely on, particularly in rural and coastal areas where buses are often the only form of public transport.
Stronger routes and improved reliability allow more people to access jobs, education, healthcare and essential services, without being restricted by where they live.
Luke Campbell MBE, Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, said:
“This funding can make a real difference to people’s daily lives. It means parents getting to work on time, young people reaching education and older residents staying connected.
“For too long, bus services have been patched up year by year. Now we can think long-term – fixing what doesn’t work and building a stronger network that serves everyone in Hull and East Yorkshire.”
The Combined Authority has already invested £5 million to support both rural and city bus routes, helping to keep vital services running where they are needed most.
The new funding will build on that existing commitment, working with local bus operators to improve reliability and design better-connected routes, alongside making services easier to use.
Engagement is already under way with community groups and operators to identify where the investment can have the biggest impact – ensuring local voices help shape the future of the network.
The Mayor’s vision is clear: no community should be left behind. This funding is about giving everyone access to a modern, affordable and dependable bus network and the freedom that comes with it.