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...