Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential merits of mobility hubs for increasing public transport usage for (1) disabled people, and (2) non-disabled people.

The government is committed to improving public transport services so they are more inclusive and disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity.

The government has announced significant investment in public transport, which can be used by local authorities to improve accessibility. At the Autumn 2024 Budget, we confirmed £955 million to protect and improve bus services.  Funding allocated to local authorities to improve their bus services can be used in whichever way they wish to improve services for passengers, including establishing new mobility hubs in their areas.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to investing in public transport long-term at the Spending Review (SR). We confirmed additional funding from 26/27 to maintain and improve bus services and £2.3 billion through the Local Transport Grant over the Spending Review period for local transport improvements, funding could be used to invest in measures like mobility hubs.

The government has also committed to publishing an Integrated National Transport Strategy (INTS) later this year. Accessibility is at the forefront of the government’s public transport reforms and will be an important consideration as the Department develops the INTS.