HC Deb 30 October 1989 vol 159 c87W
34. Mr. Knowles

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many areas are now served by minibuses following the deregulation of buses.

Mr. Portillo

The latest research shows that at the end of 1988 there were over 7,000 minibuses serving bus users in over 600 places.

47. Mr. Knapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many new operators have resulted from the deregulation of buses.

Mr. Portillo

It is estimated that by 1 May 1988, there has been a net increase of 465 operators running local bus services since deregulation.