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Transport: Students

Commons · Question 25141 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 3 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations expiring on 31 July 2026 on the ability of students aged 16 and over in rura

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 3 Sep 2026

Following careful consideration, we have decided to offer further exemptions from the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations for home-to-school services until 2030. The coach sector has benefitted from exemptions since 2019 when providing home-...