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To address these issues, the following measures are recommended:

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.

"Transport deserts" are becoming more prevalent in rural areas due to the lack of mandated service provision. 123414

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

April 28, 2026 Prepared for: Transport Committee, UK Parliament 1. Executive Summary To address these issues, the following measures are

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

Local authorities often lack the allocated budget to support non-commercial services, resulting in the loss of vital transport links. Decisions made by LTAs often struggle to align

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.