A dedicated team is working to support, improve and co-ordinate Haltons public transport network.
Halton's 
Local Transport Plan (LTP) explains what we plan to do to encourage the use of public transport over the coming years.
The team works with the private bus and rail companies and other public organisations and user groups to raise standards and make the service more responsive to local needs.
Halton Council has not operated and controlled the routes since 1986 when public bus services were privatised and routes deregulated.
Private bus operators run services to make a profit. The council have no control over this.
The two main operators in Halton are:
The council does provide some:
- bus stations
- shelters
- stops
- information panels
The council does fund many services which do not make a profit but are thought to be vital to connect people to the jobs and services. These are often evening and weekend services and those which serve isolated communities.
We work with bus operators to make services more accessible for everyone, including wheelchair users. This includes providing new low-floor easy-access vehicles and new bus docking facilities.
We also work with the rail companies and invest in facilities for passengers at Halton's rail stations, with the interests of working with the rail industry and Government on plans for the future of the rail network.