Decision details

Purpose of report: Identify how a statutory quality contract might be introduced in line with the motion from Full Council on 2nd April 2009.

Members are asked to: Consider the options available for management of bus services in York.

RESOLVED: (i)         That the contents of the report be noted, and in particular the fact that no government guidance has yet been issued on the introduction of a Quality Contract Scheme.

                        (ii)        That it is recognised that the costs outlined in the report are well beyond the resources available to the Council unless central government were to underwrite them.

                        (iii)       That, nevertheless, it is accepted that a Quality Contract Scheme might offer some advantages to passengers, particularly if focused on a corridor (or corridors) which are poorly served by public transport.

(iv) That Officers therefore be requested, once guidance from central government becomes available, to further develop a trial scheme based on a corridor approach and to report their findings to a future meeting.

REASON:      In order to respond appropriately to the Council motion, in the light of the current economic climate and the lack of resources and guidance currently available for the introduction of a Quality Contract Scheme.