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Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Bus Services: Staffordshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to make bus travel more affordable for children and young people in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.

Answer

The Government has introduced a £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London, including in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire, and has extended the cap until March 2027 to help passengers continue to access affordable bus travel.

In addition, the Government is providing funding for children aged 5 to 15 to travel free on participating local bus services in England during August 2026.

The Government has also confirmed over £3 billion from 2026/27 to support and improve bus services. Staffordshire County Council will receive £33.3 million through the Local Authority Bus Grant from 2026/27 to 2028/29. This funding can be used to improve services for passengers, including introducing local fares initiatives to reduce the cost of bus travel for children and young people.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17150
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Children Bus services Fares Staffordshire Young people
Link
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