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Written question asked by Sarah Owen (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 21 May 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Bus Services: Staff

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure safety of all staff in bus companies, including engineers.

Answer

The Department is working across government and with partners in industry and Local Transport Authorities, to ensure that everyone, including staff in bus companies such as engineers, feel and are safe.

The Department works closely with industry, trade unions and local transport authorities to support the safety of all staff across the bus sector, including engineers and depot‑based workers. Employers are responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of their employees, and must comply with relevant health and safety legislation.

The Bus Services Act 2025 gives local transport authorities the power to create byelaws and deploy officers who can deal with antisocial behaviour and fare evasion on the bus network. It is the responsibility of everyone involved in the transport network to make sure it is a safe place for users and staff.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2283
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Staff Bus services Safety
Link
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