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Bus Services (Consultation)

28 March 2023

Lead MP

Dean Russell

Debate Type

General Debate

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EconomyTransport
Other Contributors: 1

At a Glance

Dean Russell raised concerns about bus services (consultation) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
Moves a bill that would require bus operators to consult with passengers before changes or cancellations are made to their services. He highlights the importance of buses in people's lives, citing statistics such as local bus passenger journeys totalling 2.8 billion in England alone during 2021-22 and discusses missed appointments due to transport issues. Dean Russell also points out that there is no legal requirement for bus operators to inform passengers about changes until the application to cancel registration has been processed, advocating for a legal requirement or guidance for companies to ensure users are given an opportunity to feed into consultations.
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