Written questions

Community Transport: West Dorset

Commons · Question 25061 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending financial support for the bus fare cap to community transport services operating in West Dorset.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 8 Sep 2026

Community transport operators may participate in the National Bus Fare Cap Scheme where they operate eligible services and choose to take part. Participating operators are reimbursed for discounted journeys made under the scheme, while operators that do n...