The move is part of a £69 million package to help bus companies survive the coronavirus pandemic.
‘This support will give public transport operators the initial funding they need to continue to deliver services, pay employees and sub-contractors, while we work with them to develop a comprehensive package of measures to secure an efficient, sustainable, and robust bus network.’
Mr Skates said that the ‘priority at the moment is to protect the public, people working on public transport and our NHS.’
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