House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Transport Update
01 March 2022 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Grant Shapps Con Welwyn Hatfield
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government will provide over 150 million in additional funding to the local transport sector from April until October.
- This funding aims to support bus operators and local authorities in England outside London.
- The support package is part of the government's final COVID-19 assistance for the local transport sector.
Issue summary
The statement addresses ongoing financial support for the UK's bus and light rail sectors in England outside London during the recovery period following the pandemic.
Action requested
I announce that the government will provide over £150 million in additional funding to the local transport sector from April until October. This funding is part of a final COVID-19 support package for the sector, aimed at helping bus operators and local authorities run services as they transition towards sustainable networks post-pandemic.
Key facts
- The government provided £226.5m Bus Recovery Grant (BRG) and £56m Light Rail and Tram Recovery Grant (LRTRG), ending in April 2022.
- A further £29m was added to the BRG to mitigate Omicron's impact on patronage over winter.
- Over £150m funding will be provided from April until October as part of a final COVID-19 support package.
- The aim is to help develop new, financially sustainable local transport networks.