Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what financial support she is providing to local transport authorities and Mayors to improve local bus services in Yorkshire.

The government is committed to delivering the better, more reliable bus services that passengers deserve. In the Budget the government confirmed investment of over £1 billion to support and improve bus services and keep fares affordable. Local transport authorities (LTAs) in Yorkshire have been allocated over £76 million for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to support and improve bus services. This includes £36 million allocated to West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

In addition to funding for LTAs, eligible bus operators in Yorkshire can claim funding through the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) and BSOG Plus, which supports bus service provision.

All future funding for buses will be considered as part of the upcoming multi-year spending review. We have also committed to reforming bus funding to give local leaders more control and flexibility to allow them to plan ahead to deliver their local transport priorities.