Bus experts give evidence on public transport in towns and cities inquiry
On Tuesday 22 March, the Committee takes evidence on the role, funding and delivery of buses, as part of its inquiry on public transport in towns and cities.
Meeting details
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Public transport in towns and cities
Chair at Bus Rapid Transit UK (BRTuk), and Former Managing Director at First West of England
Emeritus Professor of Public Transport Systems at University of Westminster
Possible questions
Questions likely to be asked include:
- Taking a long-term view, do you think the use of bus services is likely to grow, stay the same or shrink? Is this linked to customer needs or the funding model, or both?
- What are the advantages of buses, compared to other modes of transport, particularly with respect to flexibility and accessibility?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of Bus Rapid Transit systems, particularly compared to light rail systems? Are there circumstances where they work particularly well?
- To what extent are current Government policy initiatives, including the National Bus Strategy and proposals in the Levelling Up White Paper, likely to improve services for consumers? What are the barriers to improving services?
- Are local authorities well equipped with appropriate funding, responsibilities and powers to support the delivery of high-quality public transport services? Would further devolution of urban transport policy contribute to better outcomes?
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