Community Transport: West Dorset
Commons · Question 16305 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of community transport on rural mobility in West Dorset.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 10 Jul 2026
Bus services can be a lifeline in rural areas and can often be the only means of accessing essential services. The Government is, therefore, helping improve local bus services across the country, including through the Bus Services Act 2025, which puts the...