Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 94828
Bus Services: Rural Areas
Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effect of reduced rural bus services on access to essential services, such as a) GP appointments, b) hospitals and c) educational facilities.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Government knows that in rural areas, bus services can be a lifeline for many and can be the only means of accessing essential services, including healthcare and education, as well as other modes of public transportation such as rail links. The Govern...
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