Written questions

Community Transport: West Dorset

Commons · Question 25115 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of providing concessionary bus passes on community transport operators in West Dorset.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 7 Sep 2026

The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) applies on eligible local bus services as defined in concessionary travel legislation. Certain community transport services may be eligible for the scheme where they meet the relevant statutory crit...