Bills · Became law
Bus Services Act 2025
The bill has been signed off by the King and is now law.
In plain words
This law makes it easier for local transport authorities to take control of bus networks, by removing the need to ask the government for permission first.
Summary drafted by AI, checked by Jonathan on 4 Oct 2026. Source: Parliament Library briefing.
Official title: Bus Services Act 2025
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Nothing more. This bill is now law.
Put forward by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, Heidi Alexander.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | 1st reading | Lords |
| 8 Jan 2025 | 2nd reading | Lords |
| 28 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 13 Feb 2025 | Committee stage | Lords |
| 26 Mar 2025, 2 Apr 2025 | Report stage | Lords |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 3rd reading | Lords |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 2 Jun 2025 | 2nd reading | Commons |
| 2 Jun 2025 | Programme motion | Commons |
| 2 Jun 2025 | Money resolution | Commons |
| 24 Jun 2025, 26 Jun 2025, 1 Jul 2025 | Committee stage | Commons |
| 10 Sep 2025 | Report stage | Commons |
| 10 Sep 2025 | 3rd reading | Commons |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons | Lords |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Royal Assent | Unassigned |
In the bill’s own words: A bill to make provision about local and school bus services; and for connected purposes.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.