Rural Public Transport Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision for a minimum level of bus and rail services in rural areas; to require the Secretary of State to consult users and prospective users of local rail and bus transportation about the provision of those services; to require the Secretary of State to review the provision of rail services to rural areas; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Rural Public Transport Bill

What stage is the Rural Public Transport Bill at?

The Rural Public Transport Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Rural Public Transport Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Rural Public Transport Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Rural Public Transport Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Rural Public Transport Bill?

The Rural Public Transport Bill was sponsored by John Lamont.

When was the Rural Public Transport Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 24 June 2026, at first reading.

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