Amendments — Bus Services Act 2025

Proposed amendments

80 amendments across 16 provisions

New clauses & schedules 23

Amendment #10024156#10024156No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Prohibition of new floating bus stops

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10024158#10024158No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Duty to commission a safety and accessibility review of floating bus stops

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10024159#10024159No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Equality impact assessment: floating bus stops and shared-use bus boarders

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025137#10025137Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“£2 bus fare scheme

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025207#10025207Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Review of impact of bus fares on passenger patronage

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025210#10025210Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Young person’s discount scheme

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025211#10025211Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Reporting on accessibility of bus services

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025212#10025212Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Public sector equality duty

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025213#10025213Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Duty to promote bus services

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025214#10025214Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Extend eligibility for disabled bus passes

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025215#10025215Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Guidance on the development of franchising schemes

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025217#10025217Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Review of the impact of funding cuts on bus services

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025218#10025218Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Review of impact of VAT changes on demand-responsive bus services

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025227#10025227Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Free bus travel for unpaid carers

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025230#10025230Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Review of time restrictions on concessionary travel passes

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025231#10025231Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Review of capacity of Bus Centre of Excellence

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025232#10025232Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Rail bus links scheme: proposals

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025233#10025233Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Power to convene for bus service coordination

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025236#10025236Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Bus pass scheme for persons in post-16 education

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025332#10025332Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Fare cap for school-only services

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025334#10025334Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Minimum bus service standards: review

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10025336#10025336Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Assessment to retrofit floating bus stops

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10026146#10026146AgreedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Use of zero-emission vehicles for local services in Scotland

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Clause 1 4

Amendment #10018538#10018538WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Purpose: improvement of bus passenger services

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1

Amendment #10020565#10020565Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Amendment text

[Withdrawn]
Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1

Amendment #10020657#10020657Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Amendment text

[Withdrawn]
In subsection (1), after “performance” insert “, accessibility”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1

Amendment #10020671#10020671AgreedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Purpose: improvement of bus passenger services

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1

Clause 4 1

Amendment #10018118#10018118WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 4, page 3, line 2, at end insert “, and more than one day”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 4

Clause 6 8

Amendment #10018524#10018524Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 3, line 17, leave out subsection (2) and insert—
“(2) In subsection (5), omit from “if” to end of subsection (5).”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 6

Amendment #10020553#10020553Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 3, line 19, leave out “may” and insert “must”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 6

Amendment #10020554#10020554Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 3, line 16, at end insert—
“(1A) In subsection (5), omit from “and” to end.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 6

Amendment #10020560#10020560Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 3, line 16, leave out “(2)” and insert “(1A)”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 6

Amendment #10020572#10020572Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 3, leave out lines 21 to 27 and insert “there is a benefit to persons making journeys on the proposed service.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 6

Amendment #10020579#10020579Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 3, line 29, leave out “may” and insert “must”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 6

Amendment #10020616#10020616Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 3, line 32, leave out from “area” to end of line 34

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 6

Amendment #10020617#10020617Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 3, line 30, leave out “benefits of the proposed service” and insert “proposed service has benefits”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 6

Clause 9 6

Amendment #10018334#10018334Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 9, page 6, line 33, at end insert—
“(11) The Secretary of State must, no later than three months after the day on which this section comes into force, lay before Parliament regulations specifying the qualifications and criteria required for a person to be considered an “approved person” for the purposes of section 123D of the Transport Act 2000.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 9

Amendment #10018335#10018335WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 9, page 6, line 2, at end insert—
“(A1) Section 123B of the Transport Act 2000 (assessment of proposed scheme) is amended in accordance with subsections (A2) to (A4).

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 9

Amendment #10018533#10018533Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 9, page 6, line 21, at end insert—
“(c) the types of data to be collected and published in relation to local transport services, including public subsidy per journey and service performance metrics,

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 9

Amendment #10019950#10019950WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 9, page 6, line 2, at end insert—
“(A1) Section 123B of the Transport Act 2000 (assessment of proposed scheme) is amended in accordance with subsections (A2) to (A4).

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 9

Amendment #10020563#10020563WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

Before Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Franchising statement

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 9

Amendment #10020571#10020571AgreedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to consult persons with disabilities

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 9

Clause 10 1

Amendment #10018537#10018537Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 10, page 7, line 25, at end insert—
“(3A) In section 123V(4)(d) (transitional provision about schemes), omit “, not exceeding 112 days,”.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 10

Clause 11 2

Amendment #10018521#10018521WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 11, page 7, line 33, at end insert—
“(a) either—”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 11

Amendment #10018535#10018535Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 11, page 8, line 2, at end insert “, or
(b) the contract is awarded to a local authority bus company.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 11

Clause 12 2

Amendment #10018232#10018232Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Amendment text

[Withdrawn]
After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 12

Amendment #10020772#10020772AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 12, page 10, line 7, at end insert—
“(5) The Secretary of State must undertake an assessment of the impact of the level of employers’ National Insurance contributions on the provision of socially necessary bus services, including transport services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and lay it before both Houses of Parliament within 3 months of the day on which this Act is passed.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 12

Clause 25 5

Amendment #10020928#10020928AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 25, page 24, line 37, at end insert “, or—
(c) enabling persons with disabilities (within that meaning) to travel on local services independently, and in safety and reasonable comfort.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 25

Amendment #10020930#10020930AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 25, page 25, line 19, at end insert—
“(aa) Transport for London;”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 25

Amendment #10020931#10020931AgreedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 25, insert the following new Clause—
“Provision and design of floating bus stops

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 25

Amendment #10020932#10020932AgreedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 25, page 25, line 22, leave out “outside Greater London”

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 25

Amendment #10020933#10020933AgreedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 25, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to provide information to Secretary of State

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 25

Clause 27 8

Amendment #10017690#10017690WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Impact on rural areas

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 27

Amendment #10018120#10018120Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Provision of grants for bus services: traffic reduction plan requirement

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 27

Amendment #10018165#10018165Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to promote bus services

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 27

Amendment #10018166#10018166WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of bus fare impact on patronage

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 27

Amendment #10018241#10018241Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the operation of this Act following changes to local council powers

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 27

Amendment #10018242#10018242WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Training programmes on provisions in this Act and their impact on local transport authorities

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 27

Amendment #10018338#10018338Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting on accessibility of bus services

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 27

Amendment #10018410#10018410Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Public sector equality duty

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 27

Clause 30 12

Amendment #10024155#10024155No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 32, line 6, leave out “may” and insert “must”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024157#10024157No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 32, line 13, after “comfort” insert “without having to cross a cycle track to board the bus or continue their journey after alighting”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024382#10024382Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 32, line 9, at end insert—
“including their safety on pavements and crossings on routes to, from and between stopping places in both directions of the routes,

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024387#10024387Negatived on divisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 32, line 42, at end insert—
“(6A) The bodies listed in (6) may depart from such guidance only if—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024389#10024389Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 33, line 4, after “the” insert “information and”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024390#10024390Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 32, line 13, after “comfort” insert “without having to cross a cycle track to board the bus or continue their journey after alighting”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024397#10024397Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 32, line 14, delete “may” and insert “must”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024400#10024400Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 33, line 3, after “place” insert “from the surrounding area and from the nearest stopping place in the opposite direction on any route”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024407#10024407WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 32, line 6, leave out “may” and insert “must”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024458#10024458Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 32, line 30, leave out “have regard to” and insert “take reasonable steps to implement.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024461#10024461Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 32, line 42, at end insert—
“(6A) Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under subsection (1) must include provision for the bodies listed in subsection (6) to support the development of training programmes for relevant staff which must address the content of the guidance issued under subsection (1).

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Amendment #10024462#10024462Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 30, page 32, line 16, at end insert—
“(aa) the location, design and maintenance of service information displays at stopping places, including the provision of real time arrival information;”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 30

Clause 31 1

Amendment #10024380#10024380Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 31, page 34, line 17, at end insert—
“(9) For the purpose of this section, “floating bus stop” is also to be understood as including “shared bus-stop boarders”.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 31

Clause 32 1

Amendment #10024395#10024395Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 32, page 34, line 24, at end insert—
“(1A) An authority which is subject to a duty under section 30(6) or section 31(7) (duties to have regard to guidance) must maintain a record of the location of floating island bus stops and shared bus stop boarders.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 32

Clause 33 2

Amendment #10020929#10020929AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 33, page 32, line 8, at end insert—
“(1A) Section (Provision and design of floating bus stops) comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 33

Amendment #10024679#10024679AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 33, page 35, line 33, at end insert—
“29AA Application of section 29A duty: services in Wales

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 33

Clause 34 2

Amendment #10024441#10024441WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 34, page 36, line 35, at end insert—
“(2A) The training requirement under this section must not include advice, encouragement, direction or expectation that a person should, at any stage, put themselves in danger.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 34

Amendment #10024470#10024470WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 34, page 36, line 35, after “2003” insert—
“(c) any form of domestic abuse, as defined in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, beyond offences or behaviour covered by (a) or (b).”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 34

Other amendments 2

Amendment #10018235#10018235AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

The Schedule, page 37, line 7, leave out “in the area” and insert “which have one or more stopping places in the area or areas”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody

Amendment #10018413#10018413Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

After subsection (2)(c) insert—
“(d) include disability awareness training.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody

EnactedBus Services Act 2025

New clauses & schedules 23

Clause 1 4

Clause 4 1

Clause 6 8

Clause 9 6

Clause 10 1

Clause 11 2

Clause 12 2

Clause 25 5

Clause 27 8

Clause 30 12

Clause 31 1

Clause 32 1

Clause 33 2

Clause 34 2

Other amendments 2