Government to reduce delays to anticipated reforms by bringing forward the delayed Future of Transport Bill this Parliament. |
643. To increase certainty for investments, respondents to the Review also highlighted some more general points for government to consider when setting out transport policies. This included the need to reduce delays to anticipated reforms and bring forward the delayed Future of Transport Bill this Parliament.
644. Many respondents also flagged that changes in the vehicle and fuel mix will require reforms to fuel duty and road taxation in the future, and that such reforms should consider how to reward lower carbon options.
645. More generally, stakeholders highlighted the importance for the regulatory framework to enable, and set clear rules, for new innovative services (for example, mobility as a service and smart charging), the need for the planning system to consider wider transport implications and any infrastructure investments to support the deployment of new technologies and sustainable travel options.
646. In regards to trade, many stakeholders also highlighted the need for government to work with international partners to set standards, address trade barriers and incentivise greater inward investment.