Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 901059
Buses: Franchises
Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Alison Taylor
Labour — Paisley and Renfrewshire North
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department has taken to support local authorities with bus franchising.
Answer
Simon LightwoodWe passed the Bus Services Act last year, to give local leaders greater control over their bus services. Local authorities can choose the model that works best for their area, including franchising.We are backing that choice with funding, expert advice an...
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