123414 Direct

The objective of this report is to analyze the challenges facing commercial and subsidized bus services. As identified in the Written Evidence (123414), current legislation does not mandate the provision of services to fill gaps in commercial provision, leading to significant regional disparities.

To address these issues, the following measures are recommended: 123414

To draft a report for , which refers to a House of Commons Transport Committee inquiry regarding the financing and sustainability of the bus sector, you can follow this structured draft based on the provided evidence. The objective of this report is to analyze

Legislative changes should mandate the provision of services that fill commercial gaps to ensure universal basic connectivity. Legislative changes should mandate the provision of services

The Government should develop Strategic Transport Objectives that focus on sustainable transport (active travel and public transport) to provide LTAs with a clear mandate.

April 28, 2026 Prepared for: Transport Committee, UK Parliament 1. Executive Summary