The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority bus franchising team is running a six-week engagement activity to:
• Understand public experiences of accessibility and safety on board buses.
• Gather feedback to shape bus fleet specifications and procurement.
• Raise awareness of bus franchising and its phased rollout.
• Meet suppliers as part of the procurement process.

As part of the franchising process, buses in Doncaster and most of Sheffield will be the first to come under public control in September 2027. The rollout will continue in Barnsley and Rotherham by the end of 2028, with the rest of Sheffield following in 2029. A full engagement schedule for 2026–2029 is in development.

Bus fleet survey: 3 November – 15 December

All the information and how to take part is available at: https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/explore_bus-fleet-survey