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Without a clear direction from the Government and dedicated funding to support sustainable transport, the gap between commercial availability and community needs will continue to widen. Prioritizing public transport is essential for delivering on net-zero and economic growth targets. Written evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

To draft a report for , which refers to a House of Commons Transport Committee inquiry regarding the financing and sustainability of the bus sector, you can follow this structured draft based on the provided evidence. 123414

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. Without a clear direction from the Government and

To address these issues, the following measures are recommended: The objective of this report is to analyze

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

Commit to improving bus speeds by 10% over the lifespan of Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIPs) to increase service attractiveness and viability. 5. Conclusion

Legislative changes should mandate the provision of services that fill commercial gaps to ensure universal basic connectivity.