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<p>The Bus Services Act 2017 includes powers for the Secretary of State to make Regulations
requiring bus operators to provide audible and visible information on local bus services
in Great Britain.</p><p> </p><p>The Government understands the importance of accessible
on-board information in helping bus passengers to travel with confidence, and in Summer
2018 published a public consultation on proposals to require its provision on local
bus services throughout Great Britain. This follows the Government’s commitment, set
out in the Inclusive Transport Strategy, to invest £2 million towards ensuring that
audio visual equipment is installed on buses.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to analyse
responses to the consultation and expect to announce our next steps regarding the
making of Regulations and publication of guidance later in the year.</p>
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