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Transport (Duty to Cooperate) Bill

A Bill to provide for a duty on transport authorities and other specified persons to cooperate to reduce transport disruption and to ensure the effective operation of transport networks; to provide for reporting requirements in connection with that duty; to require the publication of assessments of expected transport disruption resulting from maintenance, construction, and other works related to transport infrastructure and ancillary services; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Transport (Duty to Cooperate) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 1 April 2025 by Dr Ben Spencer (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Dr Ben Spencer Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.