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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3910

Bus Services Act 2025

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The Bus Services Act 2025 reforms how bus services are regulated and funded across the UK. It gives local authorities greater power to plan and control bus routes in their areas, moving away from the current largely deregulated market model. The bill includes new funding mechanisms to support bus operators and aims to improve service frequency, reliability, and integration with other transport modes, particularly in regions outside London where bus services have declined significantly.

Presented by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
supported by Heidi Alexander.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count57 votes
96% Aye · 554% No · 2
MPs' vote449 MPs
81% Ayes · 36219% Noes · 87
The democratic gap

15% , a moderate gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading30 Apr 2025
  • 2nd reading2 Jun 2025
  • Committee stage24 Jun 2025
  • Report stage10 Sept 2025
  • 3rd reading10 Sept 2025

Lords

  • 1st reading17 Dec 2024
  • 2nd reading8 Jan 2025
  • Committee stage28 Jan 2025
  • Report stage26 Mar 2025
  • 3rd reading29 Apr 2025
Royal Assent27 Oct 2025