Transport Committee accuses Government of lacking ambition to revive England’s bus services
The Transport Committee has criticised the Government’s response to its report on improving bus services, saying it shows a lack of ambition and risks missing an opportunity to improve connectivity across England. The Committee’s report, published in August, highlighted how bus services are the country’s most-used form of public transport. Despite this, Department for Transport (DfT) data shows […]
The Government is unwilling to stand up for road users over utility companies’ street works delays, MPs say
The Transport Committee has published the Government’s response to its recent report on street works, rejecting the majority of its recommendations which sought to reduce the disruption caused by lengthy and often repeated street works by utility companies. ‘Street works’ refers to when utility companies dig up roads to install or repair pipes and cables for […]
More ambition needed to undo a decade of bus decline, says Transport Committee
A new Transport Committee report, Buses Connecting Communities, is calling on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt a national ambition for a minimum level of public transport connectivity. This would protect residents in England’s towns and villages from becoming increasingly isolated, MPs say. The last decade has seen […]
Transport Committee seeks clarity on Government plans to solve driving tests turmoil
Transport Committee Chair Ruth Cadbury MP has written a letter to the Government seeking further information on its plans to bring down waiting times for driving test slots. The letter follows an evidence session on 4 December 2024 with the DVSA’s Chief Executive Loveday Ryder, and Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP. The letter also responds […]
Ruth Cadbury elected Chair of Transport Select Committee
ITS UK has welcomed Ruth Cadbury MP following her election as Transport Select Committee Chair. Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), said: “Congratulations to Ruth Cadbury on her election as Chair of the Transport Select Committee. “Now is a critical time for the transport sector. Advances in technology have the power […]