Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14262

Bus Services: Rural Areas

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 2 July 2026

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal DemocratWest Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to implement a ringfenced grant for community rural bus services.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Government recognises that every community has distinct public transport needs. It wants to empower local leaders to work with operators to design networks that reflect local circumstances. This includes considering a range of service types, such as l...

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