Written questions

Bus Services: North Yorkshire

Commons · Question 60466 · Tabled 17 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 23 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to allocate additional funding to support rural bus franchising pilots in North Yorkshire; and what steps she is taking to ensure that (a) the Yorkshire Dales and (b) other areas receive equit

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 23 Jun 2025

The government reaffirmed its commitment to investing in bus services long-term in the Spending Review. On 11 June, the government confirmed continued funding of around £900 million per year from 2026/27 to maintain and improve bus services, including tak...