Tyres (Buses and Coaches) Bill

A Bill to introduce limits on the age of tyres on buses and coaches; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Maria EagleLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

29 March 2019

In Plain English

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The Tyres (Buses and Coaches) Bill would set a legal limit on the age of tyres fitted to buses and coaches, with related measures to support enforcement and safety. Its aim is to stop very old tyres from being used on public passenger vehicles, improving road safety and reliability.

Key Points

Introduces a maximum tyre age for buses and coaches.
Applies to tyres fitted to buses and coaches operating in Great Britain.
Includes related safety and enforcement provisions (as implied by 'and for connected purposes').
Sponsored by Maria Eagle (Labour, Co-op).
Originated in the House of Commons; first reading in October 2017 and currently at the second reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill began in the House of Commons, with its first reading in October 2017, and is now at the second reading in the Commons.

Who is affected?

Bus and coach operators and fleet managersTyre manufacturers and suppliersBus and coach drivers and maintenance staffPublic transport passengersLocal transport authorities and regulators

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

31 Oct 2017

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Tyres (Buses and Coaches)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 119 2017-19 (as introduced)

BillCommons

27 Nov 2017

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.