“Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport” a document published on 2 April 2026 by the Department for Transport [DfT] outlines the government’s long-term transport strategy for people in England.
In the section titled ‘Champion data and technology’ there is specific mention of Smart Data
“New market opportunities are arising too, with the Industrial Strategy recognising the importance of Smart Data, the secure, consented sharing of customer data with authorised third-party providers, to ensure businesses get more for their money and empower customers to make better use of the data that belongs to them. We will work with other government departments to utilise the £36 million investment set out in the Industrial Strategy to showcase the potential of Smart Data in transport.”
You can read the whole document here:
Open Transport - Transport & Mobility Data Interoperability 