Meanwhile, "the Conservative (in case you thought they'd been defeated already) Government has invested a further £2.3 million of Government funding to protect essential bus services and allow Kent County Council to make travel improvements. The investment comes from the third round of the Bus Services Improvement Plan 2024-25.
"The Conservative (yup, still them) Government has invested nearly £40 million in Kent bus services since 2022, safeguarding and enhancing bus travel while helping people save money on public transport."
Natalie "calls on it to be spent towards investing in bus services in Dover, Deal, and the Villages", including Aycliffe and River.
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