DECISIONS
1. Noted the contents of this report.
2. In line with Department for Transport (DfT) guidance, provide reimbursement to bus operators from 1 April 2022 in line with the table in 4.3 until the percentage in the table equals the actual level of concessionary journeys and then reimburse on the basis of actual journeys taken;
3. In line with DfT guidance where operators are currently running less than 90% of pre COVID mileage, as in Portsmouth, keep reimbursement unchanged until the percentage in the table at 4.3 equals the actual mileage operated;
4. Delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration working collaboratively with the Cabinet Member for Traffic & Transportation and the S151 Officer, to make any necessary changes within the allocated budget.
5. The Opposition Spokespersons will be kept informed.