Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:19 pm on 28 February 2017.
Can I thank David Melding for his contribution? And I also recognise the importance of bus services to the sustainability of an integrated public transport system, and also to improving the environment in which we live. In terms of the future generations, the FG Bill—well, the FG Act—the commitments will emerge through the consultation. But I think, above all, we need to set an aspiration to significantly increase the number of people that use buses on a regular basis. By driving up the number of people that use buses, we will drive down usage of private vehicles and consequently drive down the amount that private vehicles emit into the atmosphere. We remain committed to delivery of the aspirations of the well-being of future generations Act and it’s my firm belief that public transport can play an important, significant role in lowering emissions right across Wales.