Public Transport Use 2021-09-09
2021-09-09
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on public transport usage and seeks measures to encourage a return to using these services.
What steps are being taken to encourage people to use public transport after the covid-19 outbreak?
The Department is working closely with operators to support measures to increase passenger confidence and encourage a return to the network. On the two trains I took this morning, I could see that it is working.
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On The Two Trains I Took This Morning, I Could See That It Is Working
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Q2
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The MP notes the essential role of buses in connecting communities and seeks a commitment to a cautious approach to subsidy that balances short-term viability with long-term self-sufficiency.
Buses are a clear manifestation of community across the country. Even for small-state Conservatives like me, there is a role for subsidy. Will the Secretary of State commit to a cautious approach to subsidy that balances the opportunity for communities to make services viable with encouraging them over the long term to become self-sufficient?
I agree that buses are essential to communities: they connect people, enable people to get to jobs and education, and drive growth. That is why we are investing £3 billion of new money during this Parliament outside London for English buses, with consequentials, and why over the pandemic we provided £1.4 billion to support the sector.
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That Is Why We Are Investing £3 Billion Of New Money During This Parliament Outside London For English Buses, With Consequentials
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