§ 22. Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what studies his Department has made of the effect of bus deregulation on through and joint ticketing schemes.
§ Mr. FreemanNo specific studies have been made of the effect of bus deregulation on through and joint ticketing schemes. Ticketing arrangements are a matter for operators and local authorities. Successful multi-operator ticketing schemes are in operation in the metropolitan areas and in several counties.