Written questions

Bus Services: Training

Commons · Question 61529 · Tabled 20 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support her Department plans to provide to Local Transport Authorities for the delivery of mandatory bus staff training on (a) disability assistance and (b) the management of anti-social behaviour.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 30 Jun 2025

The Department is clear that high-quality staff training is essential to providing bus services that are accessible, inclusive, and safe for all passengers. The new statutory training requirements being introduced through the Bus Services (No.2) Bill will...