Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 16305

Community Transport: West Dorset

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 10 July 2026

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of community transport on rural mobility in West Dorset.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

Bus services can be a lifeline in rural areas and can often be the only means of accessing essential services. The Government is, therefore, helping improve local bus services across the country, including through the Bus Services Act 2025, which puts the...

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