The York and North Yorkshire Devolution Deal outlines transport responsibilities, powers, funding and function for the Mayor and Combined Authority.

The agreement includes:

• • an integrated transport settlement starting in 2024 to 2025 and an additional £800,000 in funding to support the development of local transport plans in York and North Yorkshire
  • new powers to improve and better integrate local transport, including the ability to introduce bus franchising, control of appropriate local transport functions such as local transport plans, and control of a Key Route Network
  • a commitment to explore a local partnership with Great British Railways so the Mayor can help shape and improve local rail