Safety on public transport
There have been reports of increasing incidents on public transport threatening the safety of both passengers and staff.
This paper sets out answers to commonly asked questions by Members of Parliament about various aspects of transport policy, usually related to constituency issues.
Transport 2018: FAQ for MPs (879KB PDF)
This paper has been written specifically for Members of Parliament and their staff, though others may find it of general interest.
It is a compilation of regularly asked questions about transport-related issues. There is no intended link between articles other than that the topics are often asked by constituents of Members.
Please note that nothing in this paper should be considered as constituting legal advice. It is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual. A suitably qualified professional should be consulted if specific advice or information is required.
It covers commonly asked questions such as:
The House of Commons Library publishes a wide range of briefing papers covering all aspects of transport policy. They can be found on the Transport briefings page of the Parliament website.
Transport 2018: FAQ for MPs (879KB PDF)
There have been reports of increasing incidents on public transport threatening the safety of both passengers and staff.
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 21 October on regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.
On 18 June 2026 the Department for Transport (DfT) published the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), which provides a framework for how expansion might be implemented.