Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 80042

Bus Services: Crimes of Violence

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Alex Mayer

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the incidence of assaults on bus drivers; and what recent discussions she has had with (a) operators, (b) trade unions and (c) local transport authorities on this m

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government is committed to ensuring the safety of bus drivers and is taking steps to reduce the incidence of assaults. The Bus Services (No.2) Bill includes measures setting requirements for mandatory training for staff including drivers and those who...

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