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Britain’s Bus Crisis
What has gone wrong with Britain’s buses? Richard Bilton travels coast to coast to find out.
Across the UK, bus use has plummeted in recent years. Outside the capital, thousands of routes have been cut and bus pass use is down. The prime minister has pledged billions to revitalise the bus network, but is it enough?
Panorama's Richard Bilton travels coast to coast across the north of England to see the reality of Britain’s battered bus network. From rising fares, congestion and abandoned services to hi-tech, green buses and overcrowding, Panorama finds out what people want to see changed.
Last on
Sat 21 Mar 2020
01:40
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Reporter | Richard Bilton |
Producer | Alys Cummings |
Producer | Nick Blakemore |
Executive Producer | Diana Martin |
Editor | Rachel Jupp |
Broadcasts
- Mon 16 Mar 2020 20:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One except Scotland & Scotland HD
- Mon 16 Mar 2020 22:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Scotland HD & Scotland only
- Wed 18 Mar 2020 03:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News UK HD & UK only
- Fri 20 Mar 2020 03:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News UK & UK HD only
- Sat 21 Mar 2020 01:40
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