Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 100864

Public Transport

Tabled: 17 December 2025

Answered: 5 January 2026

Question

Debbie Abrahams

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of regional variations in the level of public transport provision on (a) the number of people who rely on cars and (b) levels of rural poverty.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government knows how important reliable public transport services are in enabling people to stay connected and access education, work and vital services across the country. We also know that local bus services can be a lifeline in rural areas and can ...

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