123414 〈2024-2026〉

Without a clear direction from the Government and dedicated funding to support sustainable transport, the gap between commercial availability and community needs will continue to widen. Prioritizing public transport is essential for delivering on net-zero and economic growth targets. Written evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

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. 123414

The Government should develop Strategic Transport Objectives that focus on sustainable transport (active travel and public transport) to provide LTAs with a clear mandate. Without a clear direction from the Government and

Commit to improving bus speeds by 10% over the lifespan of Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIPs) to increase service attractiveness and viability. 5. Conclusion As identified in the Written Evidence (123414), current

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