Written questions

Public Transport: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 105797 · Tabled 14 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 19 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve public transport provision in rural areas.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 19 Jan 2026

The Government knows how important affordable and reliable public transport services are in keeping communities connected. We introduced the Bus Services Act 2025 to put power over local bus services back into the hands of local leaders, including in rura...