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Local authorities often lack the allocated budget to support non-commercial services, resulting in the loss of vital transport links.

This report examines the current state of bus service provision, focusing on the emergence of "transport deserts" in rural areas and the need for strategic government intervention. It highlights the misalignment between local transport authority (LTA) budgets and the growing need for sustainable, reliable public transport to meet net-zero targets. 123414

To draft a report for , which refers to a House of Commons Transport Committee inquiry regarding the financing and sustainability of the bus sector, you can follow this structured draft based on the provided evidence. Local authorities often lack the allocated budget to