Transport Committee accuses Government of lacking ambition to revive England’s bus services
The Transport Committee has criticised the Government’s response to its report on improving bus services, saying it shows a lack of ambition and risks missing an opportunity to improve connectivity across England. The Committee’s report, published in August, highlighted how bus services are the country’s most-used form of public transport. Despite this, Department for Transport (DfT) data shows […]
“Cumberland Go” Rolls Out, New Bus Services Take Off
Cumberland Council has announced the launch of several new subsidised bus services and the continuation of successful 2024 routes, delivered in a phased rollout beginning this November. This initiative is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to improving public transport across the region and is backed by £3.55 million in government funding. The new services […]
Series of roadshows launched to understand how bus services can be approved around the UK
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a series of regional roadshows to gather insights on how to improve bus services across the country. This initiative aims to inform the development of a new Integrated National Transport Strategy, which seeks to create seamless, well-connected transport networks tailored to local needs. Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood MP […]
West Midlands Mayor launches consultation on taking control of region’s bus services
Consultation over the biggest shake up of regional bus services in decades has been launched this week by Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands with a rallying cry for people to take part. Over the next three months the public are being asked to give their views on the Mayor’s plan for a franchised […]
Buses are go, in Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council has approved plans to ensure its bus services will continue to improve travel and connectivity. As part of its ongoing commitment to improving public transport, the Council is moving forward with plans to invite bids for new services, due to start in summer 2025. The improvements are supported by a £3.5 […]
Shuttle bus set to maintain vital Cambridge link as roadworks close key route into city
Stagecoach East and Cambridge Water are set to work together to ensure that one of the most important routes into and out of Cambridge can still be served by buses, despite being closed to all motor vehicles because of essential roadworks. Between Thursday 2nd January and Monday 6th January, essential roadworks will mean a full […]
£1 billion government funding boost for bus services across England to help end postcode lottery
The government has said it is ‘delivering fair funding’ to ensure better services up and down the country, with £955 million earmarked to support bus services until 2026. Marking a further step in the government’s mission to deliver growth across the UK, Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh has confirmed £712 million funding for local authorities to […]
Fife Council wants local views on supported bus services
Fife Council wants to hear what local people think about the supported bus network in Fife as part of a four-week consultation running from Monday 5th August 2024. Roads & Transportation Services, with transport consultants WSP, are reviewing the bus network in Fife. Earlier this year, funding was made available for the study which will […]
Passengers get glimpse of future bus travel in Reading
Bus passengers in Reading have been enjoying a taste of the future while an electric double deck vehicle has been running on routes around town for two weeks. Reading Buses has ordered 24 zero emission electric double deck buses from manufacturer Alexander Dennis after securing £4.7 million Government funding in a joint bid with the […]
Transport Secretary kickstarts ‘bus revolution’ as she promises to support local leaders to deliver better buses up and down the country
Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has visited Greater Manchester this week to begin the government’s bus revolution, as she pledges to support every community to take back control of buses through franchising or public ownership. She has meet with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to discuss how the area’s Bee Network can be replicated across the […]