Written questions

Community Transport: West Dorset

Commons · Question 25062 · 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, whether she has had discussions with community transport providers in West Dorset on funding arrangements to enable participation in the national bus fare cap scheme.

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...