A NATIONAL Bus Strategy has been launched by the Government.

MP Simon Fell, who is working with Cumbria County Council, is inviting the public to join the consultation on the Bus Back Better, scheme this year.

It sets ambitious targets for improving bus services across the country, to attract more passengers with better services, improved facilities and, where possible, lower fares.

The survey closes on August 13.

Find out more about the Bus service improvement plan by visiting www.gov.uk.