Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 17
17
Deferred
Bring forward proposals for guidance on integrating bus timetables with other transport modes
Conclusion
The Department should bring forward proposals as part of its upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy for guidance on how local authorities and transport providers can achieve more effective integration between bus timetables and those of other transport modes. (Recommendation, Paragraph 65) Facilitating the transition to franchising
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the importance of the issue for the DRT sector but deflects responsibility for VAT policy to HMT, stating DfT will continue to highlight sector concerns rather than addressing the recommendation for guidance on bus timetable integration.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Government recognises this is an important issue for the DRT sector. Policy responsibility for VAT rests with HMT, and any changes would need to be considered for their impact in the context of the Government’s wider tax policy. The Department for Transport has conveyed the sector’s concerns to HMT and will continue to highlight these.