Written questions

Bus Services: North Shropshire

Commons · Question 60214 · Tabled 16 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 19 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made on rural bus accessibility to identify communities underserved by public transport in North Shropshire constituency.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 19 Jun 2025

The government recognises the importance of accessible, frequent and affordable bus services in keeping communities connected. The government introduced the Bus Services (No.2) Bill on 17 December as part of its ambitious plan for bus reform. The Bill put...