Community Transport: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 25116 · 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 concessionary bus pass reimbursement rates on the viability of community transport services in rural areas.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 7 Sep 2026
The Government recognises the important role that community transport services play in providing access to local services and opportunities, particularly in rural areas, including West Dorset.The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) applie...