Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.

Tabled: 18 December 2025Answered: 8 January 2026

Asked by

Jessica Toale

LabourBournemouth West

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)

Happy new year, Mr Speaker. You wait for one bus question, and seven arrive at the same time! We are transforming local bus services through our Bus Services Act 2025, which empowers local authorities to deliver better services in a way that works for local people. To back this up with investment, we are putting £3 billion into supporting local leaders and bus operators across the country in improving bus services for millions of passengers.