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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Bus Services

Thursday 11 June 2026 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government passed the Bus Services Act 2025, giving local leaders greater control over bus services
  • Over 3 billion in funding is provided for local transport authorities to improve bus services
  • The 3 bus fare cap in England is extended until March 2027 to evaluate its impact

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Liz Twist Lab Blaydon and Consett
Transport
Context

The question arises from the need to enhance local control over bus services through legislative means and financial support.

Question

What plans she has to work with local leaders to improve bus services. This Government passed the Bus Services Act 2025, giving local leaders greater control. Local transport authorities are supported with over £3 billion of funding for improvements.

Answer from Simon Lightwood

This Government passed the Bus Services Act 2025, providing local leaders greater control over their bus services. Over £3 billion of funding is allocated for improvements. Support and guidance on enhanced partnerships and franchising are provided to ensure services meet local needs.

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Q2 Liz Twist Lab Blaydon and Consett
Transport
Context

The question is prompted by the success of a £2.50 bus fare scheme, which has seen over 100 million journeys and increased patronage in the north-east.

Question

People across the north-east have been benefiting from a £2.50 bus fare for a single journey funded by the Labour Government and Kim McGuinness. With that fare, there have been over 100 million bus journeys and an increase in bus patronage. To build on this success, we need national funding to continue beyond March 2027. Will the Minister confirm the £3 national cap on bus fares will remain?

Answer from Simon Lightwood

We have extended the £3 bus fare cap in England until March 2027. We are evaluating its impact, including on passengers and value for money, to inform future decisions. Alongside this, we are giving every child free bus travel in August, building on the Kids Go Free scheme.

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Not addressed: The specific confirmation of the £3 national cap on bus fares beyond March 2027 was not explicitly provided.

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