Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Covid-19 Response: Spring 2021 roadmap, published on 22 February 2021, what assessment his Department has made of the risk of transmission of covid-19 on (a) rail, (b) bus, (c) tram and (d) London Underground settings.

There are significant uncertainties around transmission of COVID-19 in public transport and work is currently underway to better understand and model this. The measures we have introduced seek to reduce any risk of transmission on public transport, including making it the law to wear a face covering (unless exempt), and requiring passengers to stay 2 metres apart where possible.

As restrictions ease, we will expect journeys on public transport to increase. Safer travel guidance for both passengers and operators will ensure that passengers, including those who rely on public transport, can travel safely.