Context
Local transport authorities have discretion under the Bus Services Act 2017 to determine how to address bus safety issues. Matt Western notes that London collects this data but other areas do not, arguing for public access to such information.
Question
Matt Western questions whether legislative proposals should be brought forward for mandatory collection of bus accident data by bus companies and its publication by local authorities. He also invites the Minister to meet him and family members affected by a 2015 fatal incident to discuss this issue further under 'Rowan's law'.
Answer from Kelly Tolhurst (Minister of State for Transport)
Kelly Tolhurst acknowledges Matt Western's meetings with bus Ministers regarding a tragic incident in Coventry. She offers her condolences and suggests that data collection could be part of the national bus strategy, and indicates willingness to meet again to discuss further.
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