16m miles of council-run routes slashed since 2010

MORE than 90% council-run bus services have been cut across England since 2010.

- ROB FREEMAN

Research found 16million miles of routes had vanished up to March 2023 across the 10 worst-affected areas, topped by Cumbria and Hull.

Mike Ross, inset, leader of Hull City Council, said funding cuts have seen the city lose £131million since 2010.