Labour has undermined bus operators, leaving passengers disconnected, say Welsh Conservatives

Responding to the written statement from Labour’s Deputy Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: 

“Labour’s plans will see the taxpayer on the hook for failing services across Wales. 

“Given Transport for Wales’ failures when it comes to our trains, and the Welsh Government’s general incompetence when it comes to all things transport, how on earth can we have any faith that this will be a successful venture? 

“Since Labour’s 20mph speed limit policy was introduced, we’ve seen bus routes axed and punctuality drop, so if ministers really want to help the sector, they must ditch their £33m speed limit scheme. 

“Not only that, but the Welsh Government must shelve its road building ban so Wales can have a modern transport network for bus services to operate on, which will in turn attract passengers en masse.”