Written questions

Bus Services: Finance

Commons · Question 83530 · Tabled 20 Oct 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 24 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Rachel Gilmour

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) increasing the level of funding available for demand responsive transport and (b) introducing bus concessions for people up to the age of 22.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 24 Oct 2025

The Government knows how important affordable and reliable bus services are in enabling people to access education, work and vital services, and we are committed to delivering better bus services, including in rural areas right across the country. As part...