Found: As I mentioned when I appeared before you about the Bus Services Bill— now Act—a key part of that work

Found: I sat on both the Bus Services Bill Committee and the Railways Bill Committee, and it is very disappointing

Found: The Bus Services Bill and the Railways Bill are giving all these local authorities more powers, but they

Found: The Bus Services Bill and the Railways Bill are giving all these local authorities more powers, but

Found: The recent proposed change in guidance to enable this, and reforms in the new Bus Services Bill and

Found: The Bus Services Bill (2025) should remove these restrictions and permit improved co-operation between

Found: Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024, the creation of Great British Railways (GBR), the Bus Services Bill

Found: The government’s proposed devolution plans, coupled with measures in the Bus Services Bill provide the

Found: Proposed reforms as part of the Bus Services Bill and Rail Reform Bill will provide clarity as to reforms

Found: For example, I have been involved in the bus services Bill in the Lords, and we had a lot of discussion

Found: includes training on gender-based violence, such as that which is being introduced in the current Bus Services Bill

Found: includes training on gender-based violence, such as that which is being introduced in the current Bus Services Bill

Found: includes training on gender-based violence, such as that which is being introduced in the current Bus Services Bill

Found: includes training on gender-based violence, such as that which is being introduced in the current Bus Services Bill

Found: includes training on gender-based violence, such as that which is being introduced in the current Bus Services Bill

Found: This includes through the Bus Services Bill, which empowers local authorities to control their bus services

Found: Capping the bus fare at £3 until March ’27 is really important, but equally, in the Bus Services Bill

Found: The Bus Services Bill (No.2) is welcome in that it will make it easier and faster for transport authorities

Found: The revisions to franchising guidance and the Bus Services Bill will be valuable tools to enable this

Found: A similar proposal was included in the Private Members' Bill, the Bus Services Bill, recently introduced

Found: Sharon Payne: The bus services Bill has had its Second Reading.

Found: and staff awareness, including new statutory training requirements being introduced by the Bus Services Bill

Found: and staff awareness, including new statutory training requirements being introduced by the Bus Services Bill

Found: stage of the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/march/bus-services-bill-bill-undergoes-further-scrutiny-in-the

Found: That is why we introduced the bus services Bill, which is designed to give local leaders the tools

Found: Other  Through the forthcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy, the Bus Services Bill, devolution

Found: Through the Bus Services Bill we have introduced some new standards around bus stop accessibility.

Found: As the Bus Services Bill passes into law, we will see local authorities increasingly asking themselves

Found: standards for bus stops or stations—something the Government plans to address through the Bus Services Bill

Found: standards for bus stops or stations—something the Government plans to address through the Bus Services Bill

Found: The bus services Bill that was introduced in December only proposes requiring local authorities to

Found: leaders will be empowered to choose the bus operating model that works for their area through the Bus Services Bill

Found: conclusion, Living Streets supports the Government’s efforts to improve bus services through the Bus Services Bill

Found: and social opportunities that they might otherwise have had access to.9 The measures in the Bus Services Bill

Found: Thus, the new Bus Services Bill introduced December 2024 does not of itself imply improved rural bus

Found: We introduced the Bus Services (No.2) Bill (‘Bus Services Bill’) to Parliament on 17 December 2024

Found: commenced in September using a statutory instrument and are being further developed through the Bus Services Bill

Found: As part of the Committee’s inquiry into the Bus Services Bill, we would welcome a particular focus on

Found: The proposed Bus Services Bill as it stands aims to ensure that socially necessary services are listed

Found: The reforms set out in the Bus Services Bill have the potential to help – but will require (DfT) assistance

Found: user groups to deliver the objectives set out within the Peninsula Transport Strategy and the Bus Services Bill

Found: implement fares and ticketing schemes than the net cost direct award powers included in the Bus Services Bill

Found: It is interesting to note that the Bus Services Bill includes a provision for defining and maintaining

Found: Whilst the Bus Services Bill includes a provision for defining and maintaining socially-necessary bus

Found: The revisions to Franchising guidance and the Bus Services Bill will be valuable tools to enable this

Found: , including the emerging Integrated National Transport Strategy (INTS) and the government’s Bus Services Bill

Found: England will stick with Enhanced Partnerships.3 We therefore welcome a statutory duty in the Bus Services Bill

Found: The Government’s Bus Services Bill is welcome, and we outline some of its provisions as they affect

Found: This will also require consideration of the role of DRT within the Bus Services Bill, and ensuring

Found: The Bus Services Bill places a duty on LTAs to identify existing bus services which are socially necessary

Found: The requirement in the Bus Services Bill for local transport authorities to identify and monitor socially

Found: A similar proposal was included in the Private Members' Bill, the Bus Services Bill, recently introduced

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with the Scottish Government on extending the provisions of the Bus Services Bill to Scotland.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Policy responsibility for transport in Scotland is devolved to the Scottish Government. Any decisions on adopting measures in the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill relating to devolved matters are for them to make. These constitute the vast majority of Bill measures. Department for Transport officials have engaged with Scottish Government counterparts to discuss measures in the Bill throughout its passage. As a result of this engagement, an amendment was made in the House of Commons extending the powers to prohibit the use of new non-zero emission buses from no earlier than 2030 to the Bill. The Government is also committed to working with and sharing best practice with the devolved governments in Scotland and Wales as bus reform is carried out in England.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support she plans to make available to increase after school transport in rural areas.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The department’s home-to-school travel policy aims to make sure that no child is prevented from accessing education by a lack of transport. Local authorities are responsible for arranging free home-to-school travel for eligible children. A child is eligible if they are of compulsory school age, 5 to 16, attend their nearest school and would not be able to walk there because of the distance, their special educational needs, a disability or mobility problem, or because the nature of the route means it would be unsafe for them to do so. There are extended rights to free travel for children from low-income families.

Local authorities’ duty is focused on ensuring children can attend school for the main school day, but public transport has an important role to play too. The Bus Services Bill will put the power over local bus services in the hands of local leaders to ensure networks can meet the needs of communities who rely on them.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking support (a) schools and (b) parents with school transport in rural areas.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The department’s home-to-school travel policy aims to make sure that no child is prevented from accessing education by a lack of transport. Local authorities are responsible for arranging free home-to-school travel for eligible children. A child is eligible if they are of compulsory school age, 5 to 16, attend their nearest school and would not be able to walk there because of the distance, their special educational needs, a disability or mobility problem, or because the nature of the route means it would be unsafe for them to do so. There are extended rights to free travel for children from low-income families.

In addition, the Bus Services Bill will put the power over local bus services in the hands of local leaders to ensure networks can meet the needs of communities who rely on them.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to support the decarbonisation of Heavy Duty Vehicles.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

The Government is committed to decarbonising heavy-duty vehicles, and is supporting this through programmes such as the Plug-in Truck Grant, the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, further funding for the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas programme, and a bus decarbonisation measure in the Bus Services Bill, which is currently going through Parliament.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to support the decarbonisation of heavy duty vehicles.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

The Government is committed to decarbonising heavy-duty vehicles, and is supporting this through programmes such as the Plug-in Truck Grant, the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, further funding for the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas programme, and a bus decarbonisation measure in the Bus Services Bill, which is currently going through Parliament.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to encourage the use of electric vehicles in public transport.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Department is working with our rail industry stakeholders to develop credible long-term plans for further decarbonisation, bearing in mind the railway is already such a carbon efficient mode of transport. We expect electrification to play an important role in our programme to achieve our Net Zero 2050 target, tackle air pollution, and improve the passenger experience.

Which rail lines will be electrified will broadly depend on the most suitable technological choice and value for money. All investment decisions require proper funding and are subject to current and future spending reviews and will be integrated with rolling stock decisions.

Expanding the rollout of zero emission buses (ZEBs) is central to our efforts to decarbonise the bus fleet and improve air quality.

The Bus Services Bill, currently going through Parliament, places a requirement on bus operators not to use new diesel buses on local bus routes in England. This will not take effect prior to 2030, giving time to the sector to plan a smooth transition.

The UK continues to make positive advancements in the deployment of ZEBs year-on-year. More than 50% of new buses registered in 2024 were zero-emission: a record 1,600, up 33% on the previous year’s record of 1,200.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve bus transport for people with hidden disabilities.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Government is committed to improving bus services right across the country, so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity, including people with hidden disabilities. On 1st October 2024, the first phase of the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations 2023 came into force, meaning that newer vehicles providing local services must provide accessible audible and visible information on stops, destinations and diversions. The majority of services will need to comply by October 2026.

On 17th December, the government introduced a new Bus Services Bill that will give local leaders the freedom to take decisions to deliver their local transport priorities and ensure networks meet the needs of the communities who rely on them, including for disabled people. The Bill includes measures to make the design of bus and coach stations and stops safer and more accessible, and sets requirements for training for staff on disability-assistance and disability awareness to ensure bus drivers and staff dealing directly with the travelling public are better informed of the rights and needs of disabled passengers.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Bus Services Bill on passengers with disabilities in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Government is committed to improving public transport services so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. The Bus Services (No.2) Bill, which was introduced on 17 December, will give local leaders the freedom to take decisions to deliver their local transport priorities and ensure networks meet the needs of the communities who rely on them, including for disabled people.

The Bill includes measures to make the design of bus and coach stations and stops more inclusive, and sets requirements for training for staff on disability-assistance and disability-awareness to ensure bus drivers and staff dealing directly with the travelling public are better informed of the rights and needs of disabled passengers.

In addition to this, the Government announced in the budget that we will be investing over £1 billion to support and improve bus services. Lancashire County Council has been allocated over £27 million for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to support and improve bus services. This funding can be used to improve services for passengers in whichever way they wish, including to improve access for disabled people.

Found: refresh includes an evidence-based programme to tackle VAWG on public transport, including the Bus Services Bill

Found: franchising schemes, while recognising that franchising would not suit all areas: The new Bus Services Bill

Found: franchising schemes, while recognising that franchising would not suit all areas: The new Bus Services Bill

Found: In 2016, I drafted 2 Amendments for the Bus Services Bill about (a) Confidential Safety Reporting for

Found: Cycling UK written evidence submission- Bus Services Bill July 2025 1.

Found: Campaign by Simon Munk, Head of Campaigns & Community Development Sustainable modes - The current Bus Services Bill

Found: submitted by Councillor Jon Byrne, Stockport Labour Group Shadow Transport Lead (BSB28) Response to Bus Services Bill

Found: the Bill) then award a franchising contract to it directly, therefore (1) circumventing the Bus Services Bill

Found: Conclusion The Bus Services Bill is timely.

Found: BUS SERVICES BILL (NO.2) Briefing for the Bill Committee BACKGROUND Campaign for Better Transport

Found: This is why a commitment to Vision Zero should be central to the Bus Services Bill.

Found: franchising contract to the LABCo directly without competition, therefore (1) circumventing the Bus Services Bill

Found: The government’s Bus Services Bill became law in October 2025.

Found: DfT has also committed to phasing out non-zero emission buses from 2030 through the proposed Bus Services Bill

Found: DfE also expects the Bus Services Bill sponsored by DfT to make it easier for local authorities to integrate

Found: DfE also expects the Bus Services Bill sponsored by DfT to make it easier for local authorities to integrate

Found: The Bus Services Bill (No.2) will enable local leaders to choose the model that works for them – be

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Found: any zero-emission bus mandate from 2030, should the zero-emission vehicle provisions in the Bus Services Bill

Found: Bus Services Bill Impact Assessment.

Found: modal shift to public transport and active travel, including through legislation such as the Bus Services Bill

Found: modal shift to public transport and active travel, including through legislation such as the Bus Services Bill

Found: deliver cleaner heat to homes 32 Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 33 Bus Services Bill

Found: deliver cleaner heat to homes 32 Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 33 Bus Services Bill

Found: We have also introduced the Bus Services Bill, giving Mayoral Strategic Authorities and local leaders

Found: We have also introduced the Bus Services Bill, giving Mayoral Strategic Authorities and local leaders

Found: We have also introduced the Bus Services Bill, giving Mayoral Strategic Authorities and local leaders

Found: We have also introduced the Bus Services Bill, giving Mayoral Strategic Authorities and local leaders

Found: Met with Graham Vidler the Director of Confederation of Passenger Transport to discuss the Bus Services Bill

Found: The Bus Services Bill (No.2) will enable local leaders to choose the model that works for them – be

Found: The Bus Services Bill (No.2) will enable local leaders to choose the model that works for them – be

Found: The Bus Services Bill (No.2) will enable local leaders to choose the model that works for them – be

Found: Foundation Trust

Found: modal shift to public transport and active travel, including through legislation such as the Bus Services Bill

Found: for passenger s transport and active travel, including through legislation such as the Bus Services Bill

Found: Both the Bus Services Bill and the Passenger Railway Services Act will support the delivery of more

Found: buses are on their way for thousands of passengers across the country after the government’s Bus Services Bill

Found: billion to improve bus reliability, frequency and access in towns, cities and rural areas new Bus Services Bill

Found: zero-emission buses funded by government currently being built by UK-based manufacturers. comes as the Bus Services Bill

Found: particularly the vulnerable – will be protected from sudden cuts to their services thanks to the Bus Services Bill

Found: Towards better buses…   Introducing the Bus Services Bill, giving local authorities greater control over

Found: emission buses by spring 2027, supporting cleaner and greener public transport comes as the Bus Services Bill

Found: Walters, to understand elements of the learner driver test £1 billion investment and incoming Bus Services Bill

Found: It comes ahead of the hotly anticipated Bus Services Bill which will transform the bus industry by giving

Found: longer, were it not for the endorsement of the Minister of State during the progress of the Bus Services Bill

Found: Both the Bus Services Bill and the Passenger Railway Services Act will support the delivery of more

Found: Both the Bus Services Bill and the Passenger Railway Services Act will support the delivery of more

Found: Both the Bus Services Bill and the Passenger Railway Services Act will support the delivery of more

Found: Government | St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, EDINBURGH EH1 3DG Extract of Note on the UK Bus Services Bill

Found: In order to effectively manage concurrent scrutiny of the Bus Services Bill and EPGBT Bill, we agreed

Found: Alongside this, the new Bus Services Bill will reshape how local bus services are planned and delivered

Found: The Bus Services Bill and the risks to the Bus Network The Bill sets out a new structure to plan and

Found: a range of proposals relating to bus service delivery 2022 to 2024 Bus 8 Bring forward the Bus Services Bill

Found: consider a range of proposals relating to bus service delivery Complete Bus 8 Bring forward the Bus Services Bill

Found: Bus Services Bill Impact Assessments 14 White, P. 2010.

Found: from-the-cma-to-local-transport-authorities-on-bus-partnership-arrangements  provided advice to the UK Secretary of State for Transport on the Bus Services Bill

Found: The Bus Services Bill in England is introducing advanced quality partnership schemes, building on the

Found: He has also welcomed the UK Department for Transport’s proposed amendment to the Bus Services Bill,  

Found: Bus reform and revenue risk The Welsh Government is preparing to introduce a Bus Services Bill which

Found: Bus reform With plans for a Bus Services Bill shelved due to the pandemic, the last Welsh Government

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Found: Territories Bill: Bill dropped British Subjects (Registration) Bill: Order for 2nd reading lapsed Bus Services Bill

Found: Bill British Overseas Territories Bill British Subjects (Registration) Bill Bus Services Bill Care

Found: Bill British Overseas Territories Bill British Subjects (Registration) Bill Bus Services Bill Care

Found: Bill • British Subjects (Registration) Bill • Bus Services Bill • Care of Older and Incapacitated People

Found: Bill • British Subjects (Registration) Bill • Bus Services Bill • Care of Older and Incapacitated People