Minister questioned on Lords public transport inquiry
On Tuesday 5 July, the Built Environment Committee hears from Baroness Vere of Norbiton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Department for Transport, as part of its inquiry into public transport in towns and cities.
Meeting details
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Public transport in towns and cities
Possible questions
Questions likely to be asked include:
- What do you see as the best ways of improving public transport in urban areas, particularly outside London? Is the key to success adequate funding and/or clear policy direction? How is levelling up weighed against ensuring value for money?
- What are the timelines and projected costs for introducing contactless ticketing for local bus and rail networks across England? What is being done to promote inter-operator and inter-modal ticketing and timetabling?
- What are your plans to improve bus services? Are bus services a government priority? Has the pandemic changed the Government’s approach to bus provision? Do you plan to ensure current service levels are sustained?