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Local Transport Update

01 March 2022

Proposing MP
Grant Shapps Con
Welwyn Hatfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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At a Glance

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.
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