Bus Services Bill

Key Points

• Creates a duty on the Government to secure regular, seven-days-a-week bus services for towns with populations over 10,000.
• Requires those bus services to connect with local health services, including hospitals and GP surgeries.
• Intended to improve access to healthcare and everyday travel by expanding reliable public transport in smaller towns.
• Bill originated in the Commons and is sponsored by Helen Morgan of the Liberal Democrats.
• Currently at the Commons' 2nd Reading (as of 11 July 2025); next steps would include Committee stage and further readings if progressed.

Progress

The Bill is at the Commons 2nd Reading stage. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage for scrutiny before potential further readings and consideration by the Lords.