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Bus Services: West Dorset

Commons · Question 14261 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 2 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to increase support for community and rural bus services in West Dorset.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 2 Jul 2026

The Government recognises that every community has distinct public transport needs. It wants to empower local leaders to work with operators to design networks that reflect local circumstances. This includes considering a range of service types, such as l...