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Member

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 September 2025

Debate

Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]

Contribution

For larger companies that would be manageable, but for small operators with mixed or volunteer drivers, such as West Oxfordshire Community Transport and First & Last, the infrastructure to train and certify every single driver at short notice simply does not exist. Community bus services already provide some training for their drivers, volunteers and employees, but we are seeking proportionate requirements for drivers and transitional support to help small operators to meet new reporting and training burdens.

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