Buses

The Transport Committee has criticised the Government’s response to its report on improving bus services, saying it shows a lack of ambition and risks missing an opportunity to improve connectivity across England.

Concerns raised by PAC over accessibility for elderly and disabled people as report highlights govt’s short-term, fragmented and poorly targeted funding for sector.

Concerns raised by PAC over accessibility for elderly and disabled people as report highlights govt’s short-term, fragmented and poorly targeted funding for sector.

Members consider Commons changes to draft transport legislation in 'ping pong'. Catch up

A new Transport Committee report calls on the Government to adopt a national ambition for a minimum level of public transport connectivity

Public Bill Committee call for evidence for the Bus Services (No.2) Bill

Members discuss progress of draft transport legislation before passing to the Commons. Catch up

Sixth form students and college students contribute to EAC inquiry on balancing housing need with protecting the environment

Members vote on local services, bus safety and violent behaviour as further scrutiny concludes. Catch up

Members wrap up line by line scrutiny with consideration of changes on fares, rural areas and staff training. Catch up

On 17 December 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and public petitions that had received a Government observation.

On Thursday 5 December, MPs will hold a debate on improving public transport.

Buses remain the most used form of public transport, but in many areas of England, services and passenger numbers are in decline