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Although regular links between Gloucester and Cheltenham exist, the plans would see priority given to buses to avoid delays, fewer stops and interchanges to link with other modes of transport. The BRT system would run alongside a planned Express bus service which would link the area to nearby locations including Oxford and Swindon. On Monday, councillors are expected to approve the initial £1.25m, which would go towards a business case and identification of the first routes. As first steps, it is expected that a fleet of modern electric buses will be introduced on some existing routes. Mr Whyborn added: "This is an exciting opportunity, to plan both for transport strategically for expected future housing and employment development, and also for improvements in public transport in the short-term, which is clean, green, and frequent, which people will want to use in preference to private car transport." The BRT business case development will run through to the end of the 2026-27 financial year.
