Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 94827

Bus Services: South Basildon and East Thurrock

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 impact of limited bus routes in rural areas of South Basildon and East Thurrock on social isolation among residents who do not drive.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The 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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