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All these initiatives have been delivered with considerable investment from the private sector, in the anticipation of profit. Investment requires a return, and profit should not be a dirty word in the transport sector.

INSIDE TRACK with JULIAN PEDDLE

First’s investment in Bristol has brought in large numbers of new Wright StreetDeck and Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double-deckers with coloured route branding. The StreetDecks include 35108 (SO15 CUH), photographed at Frenchay in 2015 and displaying information about discounted student fares within the destination display. MARK LYONS

Many commentators have suggested that the way forward for bus services is more partnerships between commercial operators and local authorities.

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