Question follow-through · 61530

Bus Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the capacity of Local Transport Authorities to implement the new bylaw-making and enforcement powers introduced in the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
20 Jun 2025
Target answer date
24 Jun 2025
Answer
25 Jun 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 20 Jun 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the capacity of Local Transport Authorities to implement the new bylaw-making and enforcement powers introduced in the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill.

  2. 24 Jun 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 25 Jun 2025

    Answer published

    The Department introduced the byelaws measure into the Bus Services (No.2) Bill following engagement with Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) and will continue to draw on their expertise to shape subsequent guidance after the Bill receives Royal Assent.The...

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