That this House recognises the impact of the recent 50% rise in the bus fare cap to communities across the country; pays particular attention to its impact on rural communities in the South West; recognises the crucial role that buses play in people’s accessibility to work and leisure; recognises the crucial role that buses play in the economy and in boosting high streets; condemns the Government’s decision to raise bus fares in the midst of a cost of living crisis; and urges the Government to invest in expanding bus services in rural communities.
Signatories (29)
- Anna Sabine Sponsor
- Wera Hobhouse
- Steff Aquarone
- Martin Wrigley
- Caroline Voaden
- Adam Dance
- Claire Young
- Dr Roz Savage
- Ian Sollom
- Susan Murray
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- James MacCleary
- Vikki Slade
- Ian Roome
- John McDonnell
- Siân Berry
- Edward Morello
- Carla Denyer
- Steve Darling
- Helen Maguire
- Ellie Chowns
- Sarah Dyke
- Andrew George
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Liz Jarvis
- Adrian Ramsay
- Gideon Amos
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Iqbal Mohamed
Source
UK Parliament EDM data