Funding of more than £6 million to support bus services in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has been announced by the government.
It’s part of a near £1 billion bus allocation for local authorities across England for 2025/26, including £83 million for the South West.
Ministers say the money for BCP Council will enhance popular routes and increase bus use for shopping, socialising and commuting.
Dorset Council has been allocated £3.8 million.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said: “The value of regular and reliable bus services cannot be understated.
“For far too long, the South West has been suffering from unreliable services with buses hugely delayed, or not even turning up at all.
“This funding kickstarts the bus revolution to bring an end to the postcode lottery of bus services, drive economic growth and make sure people have proper access to jobs and opportunities.
“We’ve already committed over £150 million to extend the bus fare cap and keep fares low and this nearly £1 billion of further funding will mean local routes are protected, reliability is improved and the passenger is put first.”
Buses remain the most relied on form of public transport.
The Buses Bill will be introduced in this parliamentary session and will give local leaders across England greater control to deliver bus services in a way that suits the needs of their communities.
Local authorities will be empowered to deliver modern and integrated bus networks that put passengers at the heart of local decision making.
Alongside the £955 million, £150 million has already been committed to extend the bus fare cap and help people with the cost of living and everyday travel costs.
The cap will now run until 31st December 2025 and ensure that the flat rate for journeys remains at £3, enabling savings of up to 80 per cent on some routes.