Kent County Council · Awarded contract

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Award of Fastrack B Bus Service to Arriva Kent Thameside Limited

Awarded 03 Aug 2019

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Awarded03 Aug 2019

Value£936,700.00

SupplierArriva Kent Thameside Limited

AgencyKent County Council

RegionSouth East

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 4y 7mo ago2y 8mo term

Awarded 3 Aug 2019Expired 30 Mar 2022

About

Kent County Council awarded a contract to Arriva Kent Thameside Limited for the Fastrack B Bus Service, an integral part of the local transport offer providing essential access to key businesses, education, healthcare, and shopping with employment opportunities in the Gravesham and Dartford area.

The service operates Monday to Sunday on a high-frequency timetable with a peak vehicle requirement of 12/13 vehicles, using dedicated Busways and traffic priority measures within a growth area undergoing significant development and regeneration.

The operator absorbs all operational costs, retains all passenger income, and pays the Council a fee per bus travelling on the specified Fastrack busway.

The contract value is £936,700.

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