Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to introduce geographical restrictions on the operation of autonomous passenger services beyond those necessary for safety and operational approval.

Applicants must specify the proposed operating area for the service as part of their Automated Passenger Service (APS) permit application.

Consent is required from all relevant licensing authorities or franchising bodies within the area in which the service is intended to operate. Where consent is granted and an APS permit is issued, the service will be licensed to operate only within the specified area.