Lords 'tidies up' Bus Services Bill
25 April 2025
The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill has its third reading, a chance for members to make sure the eventual law is effective, workable and without loopholes, on Tuesday 29 April.
The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill aims to give local authorities control over routes, timetables, connections and fares.
Third reading
Third reading is the chance for members to ‘tidy up' a bill, making small changes to ensure it is effective.
No amendments (changes) have yet been put forward ahead of third reading. Members may discuss the progress of the bill at the conclusion of its stages through the House of Lords.
How to follow
Watch or read the debate
- Watch live on Parliament TV from 3.45pm.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript (available from three hours after the debate).
Explore further information
Find out more about the draft law in the House of Lords Library briefing.
What's happened so far?
Report stage
Further detailed examination of the bill took place during report stage on Wednesday 2 April.
Committee stage
Lords completed line-by-line examination of the bill during committee stage on Thursday 13 February.
Second reading
Second reading, a full debate on the key principles of the bill, took place on Wednesday 8 January.
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