Tell Parliament how to improve buses, urges Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard MP Alex Mayer

The Transport Select Committee inquiry, championed by Alex Mayer MP, is looking specifically at the challenges and opportunities facing buses outside of cities - and it wants your input.

The Labour MP says: “When it comes to buses too much of the discussion is about places like Manchester - that’s why I’m pleased this inquiry is about buses that travel in and through places like Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Houghton Regis and villages. But for this to work we need the experience and wisdom of local people.”

More journeys are made by bus every day than by train but data shows passenger journeys on bus services have declined since 2010.

Studies show reliability and punctuality are key factors for passengers. Do you have a story to share about real-time updates through apps or at stops? Is your local bus stop a pleasant place to wait? Do you think technology could be used more effectively? How much would you be willing to pay?

If you have views make your voice heard by uploading a Word document of up to 3,000 words with your ideas and experiences to the Transport Committee’s website by 11.59pm on Friday, 17 January 2025.

For more information, visit: committees.parliament.uk/submission/#/evidence/3493/preamble.

The inquiry is the first to be launched by the new-look committee after last summer’s general election. It comes after the Government announced £2.8 million to improve buses across Central Bedfordshire. Findings and recommendations will be presented to the Government, who will be required to respond.