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We have previously raised concerns about the long-term decline of buses, particularly in rural areas.68...

Conclusion
We have previously raised concerns about the long-term decline of buses, particularly in rural areas.68 On home to school transport, the NAO reported that reductions in public transport services have increased reliance on local-authority-provided transport.69
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Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.5 yr
Report published 06 Mar 2026