Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 78526

Bus Services: Franchises

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has has discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential fiscal impacts of the long-term subsidy requirements of franchised bus networks.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The government has not provided funding to local authorities specifically to franchise bus networks. However, we have confirmed investment of over £1 billion in 25/26 to support and improve bus services and to keep fares affordable, this includes £712 mil...

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