Westmorland和Furness理事会批准170万英镑,用于维持和扩大公共汽车服务,改善获得就业、教育和医疗保健的机会。 Westmorland and Furness Council approves £1.7 million to maintain and expand bus services, improving access to jobs, education, and healthcare.

Westmorland和Furness委员会已批准170万英镑,用于维护25条公共汽车路线,并探索多达7项新的或改进的服务,目的是增加获得就业、教育和保健的机会。 Westmorland and Furness Council has approved £1.7 million to maintain 25 bus routes and explore up to seven new or improved services, aiming to boost access to jobs, education, and healthcare. 关键升级包括更频繁的服务、延长的时数,以及Kirkby in-Furness至Barrow和Penrith至Kendal等新链接。 Key upgrades include more frequent service, extended hours, and new links like Kirkby-in-Furness to Barrow and Penrith to Kendal. 理事会将利用一个考虑到需求、公平和环境目标的框架来评估各种提案。 The council will assess proposals using a framework considering demand, equity, and environmental goals. 与此同时,坎布里亚的公共汽车经费猛增至1 900万英镑,在三年内长期结算超过2 500万英镑,支持全国特许试办和社区驱动的路线规划。 Meanwhile, Cumbria’s bus funding has surged to £19 million, with a long-term settlement of over £25 million over three years, supporting a national franchising pilot and community-driven route planning.