Bus Deregulation

EDM number 2345 in 1992-93, proposed by Alan Milburn on 19/07/1993.

That this House expresses its concern about the effects of bus deregulation in Darlington and other towns and cities; is alarmed at the damage, disturbance and danger caused by up to 239 buses per hour in Darlington town centre; shares the anger of residents whose once quiet streets are being used as the battleground for a bus war between local firms; believes that the Transport Act 1985 encourages this bus free-for-all and that is has produced fewer passengers and higher fares; and calls for the ending of deregulation in the bus and coach industry by empowering local authorities to regulate bus services in the interests of residents.

This motion has been signed by a total of 143 MPs.