After a lengthy delay, Jesse Norman MP has been confirmed as the new Buses Minister (routeONE, News, 28 June).
His first official engagement was to launch Catch the Bus Week, alongside Greener Journeys CEO Claire Haigh, at Arriva’s Brixton garage.
As the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Roads, Local Transport and Devolution, Mr Norman is responsible for buses, cycling and walking policy, Highways England and strategic roads, light rail, local roads policy and funding, motoring agencies, road freight, road safety, transport and the environment plus transport technology (including digital).