Bus services face the axe

Passengers could see hundreds of bus services cut if the government does not extend its funding deadline, the industry has warned.

Operators could scrap up to 15% of services, according to the Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents bus and coach firms.

With government funding and the temporary £2 fare cap set to expire at the end of next month, the industry is calling for a long-term support plan.

The DfT (Department for Transport), the UK government department responsible for overseeing the transport system, has refused to comment on the issue.