Written questions

Buses: China

Commons · Question 103527 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 14 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has she made of the potential vulnerability to being disabled of Chinese-origin buses that are reliant upon sim connection for software upgrades.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 14 Jan 2026

The Government takes national security seriously and recognises the systematic challenges of increased connectivity and the cyber security implications for almost every area of government policy, including vehicles. The Department works closely with the ...