Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 64096
Bus Services: Rural Areas
Tabled: 1 July 2025
Answered: 7 July 2025
Question
Dr Luke Evans
Conservative — Hinckley and Bosworth
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of demand responsive travel in rural areas in (a) the UK and (b) Leicestershire.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe government believes demand responsive transport (DRT) has an important role to play in ensuring communities can access transport services in areas where more traditional, regular stopping services may not be viable. The Department has funded 17 innova...
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