Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 121316

Bus Services: Finance

Tabled: 17 March 2026

Answered: 23 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what level of financial support she provides to local transport authorities for commercial bus networks during the transition to franchised bus systems; whether operators must meet performance requirements to r

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government has confirmed investment of over £3 billion from 2026/27 for the rest of the spending review period to support local leaders and bus operators across the country to improve bus services for millions of passengers. This funding includes a £3...

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