§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he last discussed the issue of one-person operated buses with London Regional Transport board members.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe use of one-person operated buses in London is an operational matter for London Regional Transport and its subsidiary London Buses Ltd.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many representations have been received by his Department in the last two months over the use of one-person operated buses in London; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe Department has received 10 letters which refer to the use of one person operated buses in London. I understand that London buses carry over 3 million passengers each weekday, and that 72 per cent. of their buses are currently one person operated.