Local authorities often lack the allocated budget to support non-commercial services, resulting in the loss of vital transport links.
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
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 Local authorities often lack the allocated budget to
April 28, 2026 Prepared for: Transport Committee, UK Parliament 1. Executive Summary 2026 Prepared for: Transport Committee