The UK government has announced a 'bus revolution' aimed at empowering local transport authorities to regain control over bus services, a move Transport Secretary Louise Haigh believes will preserve vital routes. New legislation will be presented to Parliament, enabling all local authorities to operate bus services, a power previously restricted to metro mayors. This approach, known as bus franchising, allows local bodies to manage key aspects like routes and fares while outsourcing operations to private companies. The Department for Transport has indicated plans for a Buses Bill to further support these changes, as bus travel in England has declined by nearly 300 million miles since 2010. Advocacy groups have welcomed the measures but also called for guaranteed service levels and sustainable funding. Haigh emphasized the importance of reliable bus services for communities after years of deregulation that compromised local transport.