Written question asked by Luke Charters (Labour) on Monday, 29 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 September 2024. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 2 September 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Bus Services: York Outer

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps to increase the provision of bus services in rural areas with low connectivity in York Outer constituency.

Answer

Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities, Since the de-regulation of buses in England, passenger numbers have declined, and the government is committed to delivering better bus services and growing passenger numbers.

As announced in the King’s Speech, the government will introduce the Better Buses Bill to put the power over local bus services back in the hands of local leaders right across England, to ensure networks can meet the needs to the communities who rely on them and encourage passengers back onto buses right across England. The Department will work closely with local leaders and bus operators to deliver on these ambitions.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 2199
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Bus services Rural areas York Outer
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Bus Services: York Outer

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