Member

We will seek to ensure that the statutory guidance is written in clear and accessible language, enabling staff in relevant authorities to understand how it should be applied. Regarding bus operators and staff training on the use of the guidance, most operators are not responsible for providing bus stations or stops and, therefore, training their staff on this would be an inefficient use of resources. The statutory guidance will be made publicly available, allowing everyone to take it into account if they so choose. That being said, I reiterate that it is reasonable to expect local authority practitioners to understand the purpose of the guidance and how to apply it. However, I suggest that this can be addressed through existing mechanisms.