Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase demand for the (1) bus, and (2) rail, sectors as the restrictions in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic are eased.

We are working closely with operators, Network Rail, TfL, the British Transport Police and Trade Unions to ensure robust plans are in place to meet demand and support safer travel. The Department has issued guidance to ensure people stay safe while using public transport.

We are fully supportive of encouraging people back on to public transport at the right time.