Public transport

Increased mobility is a feature of modern life. Public modes of transport make a significant contribution to this, linking the major centres of economic activity by rail, coach and air, as well as providing transport at a local level by bus, light rail and taxi. Government has set targets to increase the use of rail and bus transport, making it more reliable and accessible. In order to develop policy and monitor progress towards targets, DfT surveys public transport providers and users at regular intervals, then publishes the results. The main publications appear annually or quarterly.

This web page contains publications showing trends and information about public transport use, following surveys carried out regularly by DfT.

Email bus.statistics@dft.gov.uk for more information about the surveys and their findings.

Published:: 12 September 2006

Published:: 02 November 2006

TSGB Chapter 6: National and Light Rail - data tables (280 kb)

Published:: 02 November 2006

TSGB Chapter 6: National and Light Rail - data tables (44 kb)

Published:: 02 November 2006

TSGB Chapter 6: Buses, Coaches and Taxis - data tables (197 kb)

Published:: 02 November 2006

TSGB Chapter 6: Buses, Coaches and Taxis - data tables (58 kb)

Published:: 02 November 2006

Public transport

Bus punctuality statistics