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15 Sep 2025
MPs Back Bus Reform Bill in Commons Vote
Last week, The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill was cleared in the House of Commons by 362 votes to 87, paving the way for what ministers call the most significant...
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18 Aug 2025
MPs Call For Urgent Action To Reverse Bus Service Decline
The Transport Committee has warned that bus services in England have suffered a decade of decline, leaving many communities — particularly in smaller towns, coastal areas, and the countryside —...
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24 Jun 2025
The Future of Community Bus Services: Have Your Say
The Rural Services Network is pleased to share details of new research from one of our members, the Community Transport Association (CTA), exploring the use of Section 22 permits in...
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06 Jan 2025
New Legislation to Enhance Local Control Over Bus Services Introduced
The recent introduction of the Bus Services Bill marks a significant legislative milestone aimed at revitalising public transportation across the country. The bill, which grants enhanced powers to local authorities,...
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19 Nov 2024
Government Funding for Bus Services
The government has announced a significant £1 billion investment to boost bus services across England, aimed at improving accessibility and reducing the disparities in bus service quality across different regions....
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09 Sep 2024
The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services: A Significant Boost for Rural Communities
Last week, The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) released a new report, “The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services,” highlighting the considerable economic and social value that local bus services...
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09 Sep 2024
The New Buses Bill Will Put Power Over Bus Services Back In The Hands Of Local Leaders
A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus services was unveiled yesterday by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh – the first stop on the journey...
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26 Feb 2024
The Decline of Bus Services in Rural England: A Deepening Divide
In the face of a widening gap between rural and urban public transport services, England’s rural communities are grappling with a bus provision crisis that underscores a growing divide in...
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13 Nov 2023
Rural Lancashire communities to benefit from government grant to improve safety on buses
Specially trained officers will patrol buses and bus stations in Lancashire as part of a new pilot scheme to help stamp out anti-social behaviour on public transport. RSN member, Lancashire...
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02 Oct 2023
Government’s new transport proposals divide opinions
The government’s announcement hailed as a “plan for motorists” has been met with mixed reviews. The “long-term plan to back drivers” details measures which include: Reviewing guidance on 20mph speed...
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