Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Collins and Emma Lewell

Thursday 11th September 2025 Commons Chamber

[Tom Collins (Worcester) (Lab)]

2. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.

[Emma Lewell (South Shields) (Lab)]

5. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)]

This Government’s landmark Bus Services (No. 2) Bill will deliver a step change in local bus services around the country, putting power over buses back in the hands of local leaders and enabling the delivery of more reliable, safe and inclusive routes. We are also investing £1 billion to support and improve local bus services and keep them affordable; confirming multi-year funding to allow local authorities to plan and invest ahead; and extending the £3 bus fare cap to March 2027.