Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 75383

Bus Services: Standards

Tabled: 5 September 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025
Named Day

Question

Chris Hinchliff

LabourNorth East Hertfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a minimum standard of bus service for communities of 300 people or more.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Government recognises the importance of reliable bus services in keeping communities connected. On 17 December, the government introduced the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill as part of its ambitious plan for bus reform. The aim of the Bill is to give power ...

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