The terms of reference of the Transport Committee's current inquiry into buses are set out on the DfT's website as follows:-

"In many parts of the country, bus services and passenger numbers are in decline. The Transport Committee will examine the role of buses in connecting rural communities with nearby towns and suburban areas".

"The inquiry will evaluate the effectiveness of recent Government policy in tackling the decline in bus services. It will explore the social and economic consequences of poor connectivity and consider whether innovations in alternative service models could provide solutions. The Committee will also scrutinise how the Government’s proposed bus reforms address the particular challenges faced by rural areas and local authorities outside of major cities."

Although the committee is now no longer accepting submissions, there are a large number of written submissions which are available to be viewed online (here), submissions moreover from a wide range of interested parties.

Here is a selection of pdf documents from various contributors....

Midlands Connect's submission is here

Bakewell Buses Group is here

A joint submission from researchers at the UWE (Bristol) and the Uniersity of Leeds is here