Public Transport: Passengers
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a national target for the number of passengers switching from driving to public transport.
Answered by Simon Lightwood
Government is focused on making sustainable travel options the most attractive, convenient and affordable choice for everyday journeys. We're supporting drivers to benefit from the lower and more predictable running cost of an electric car through our £2 billion Electric Car Grant. The Government is also supporting sustainable travel through our Better Connected strategy, the Bus Services Act 2025 and the Railways Bill alongside investment in public transport, active travel and support for shared mobility. Making it easy and practical to choose greener transport options will help accelerate the shift to lower-emission travel.
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