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Written question asked by Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Public Transport: North East Hampshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a multimodal ticketing system on rural communities in North East Hampshire constituency reliant on rail-bus interchange.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of good quality, reliable connections for passengers in rural communities who rely on interchange between different modes of transport.

Under bus franchising and Enhanced Partnership arrangements, local transport authorities can develop integrated fares and ticketing schemes that reflect local travel needs.

Through Better Connected - the Government's integrated transport strategy - we are developing technology options to give local areas across the country options for implementing integrated ticketing options that suit local needs.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16244
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Public transport Rural areas Tickets North East Hampshire
Link
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