Written questions

Bus Services: Gender Based Violence

Commons · Question 123911 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 15 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Carla Denyer

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how will the Freedom from Violence and Abuse strategy action plan's commitment to launch mandatory training for staff in the bus industry on how to recognise and respond to VAWG incidents be informed by the exp

Answer

Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 15 Apr 2026

The government wants everyone to feel and be safe when travelling. The Department is working across government and with partners, including the British Transport Police, the transport industry and local authorities to help tackle violence against women in...