Essex County Council has announced the securement of over 68 million GBP to both support and improve bus services in Essex over the coming years.
The county is set to receive 10,778,248 GBP per year from 2026/27 to 2028/29, totalling 32,334,744 GBP.
Alongside this, the county will also receive 36.26 million GBP in Local Authority Bus Grant capital funding between 2026 and 2030.
Councillor Tom Cunningham, Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Sustainable Transport at Essex County Council, said:This funding gives us the certainty we need to plan properly for the future of bus services in Essex.
It enables us to focus on what matters most to residents, reliable journeys, better connections and services that support everyday life, while embracing digital innovation to make travel simpler and more seamless.
This investment will help us build a stronger, more inclusive and accessible bus network, ensuring better travel experiences for all communities across the county.
