Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:30 pm on 28 March 2017.
Thank you, First Minister. The decision on the awarding of the new Wales and borders franchise is particularly important for public transport in south-east Wales and, indeed, for the south Wales metro—an issue I’ve raised in this Chamber with you a number of times. You mentioned at the end of your answer the importance of integration. Will you update us on the process of awarding the franchise, given that the metro map includes both bus and train routes? What are you doing to ensure that the independence of those two is ensured in the new franchise, so that we see the delivery of integrated ticketing, and so that the new franchise operates in harmony with local bus services and the train services?