Bus and Community Transport Services in Wales
Bus and Community Transport Services in Wales
The Enterprise and
Business Committee carried out an inquiry into bus and community transport
services in Wales.
The Committee asked for views on:
- The current condition of the bus and community transport sector in Wales, including the reasons for the recent decline in both registered bus services and bus passenger numbers.
- The social, environmental and economic impact of the recent decline in bus services and passenger numbers.
- The potential benefits or otherwise of devolution of bus registration powers, proposed in the UK Government’s Command Paper – ‘Powers for a Purpose: Towards a Lasting Devolution Settlement’ in February 2015, and whether further powers to regulate the bus industry are desirable.
- The steps which should be taken to ensure bus and community transport services meet the needs of Wales.
Evidence from the Public
The Committee held a public consultation to gather evidence on this topic.
Business type: Committee Inquiry
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 13/08/2015
Documents
- Summary of the Inquiry into Bus and Community Transport Services in Wales Survey PDF 882 KB
- Report - Bus and Community Transport Services in Wales (PDF 713KB) PDF 712 KB
- Welsh Government Response - April 2016 (PDF 189KB)
Consultations
- Bus and Community Transport Services in Wales (completed)