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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:
"Transport deserts" are becoming more prevalent in rural areas due to the lack of mandated service provision. 123414
Decisions made by LTAs often struggle to align with national priorities such as the "levelling up" agenda and economic growth due to disparate calls on available budgets. 4. Strategic Recommendations
Commit to improving bus speeds by 10% over the lifespan of Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIPs) to increase service attractiveness and viability. 5. Conclusion 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.
The Government should develop Strategic Transport Objectives that focus on sustainable transport (active travel and public transport) to provide LTAs with a clear mandate. Decisions made by LTAs often struggle to align
April 28, 2026 Prepared for: Transport Committee, UK Parliament 1. Executive Summary