Bus Users UK welcomes additional Welsh Budget funding
The Welsh Government has included an additional £6 million in revenue support and £10 million in capital funding for buses in its final published Budget for 2026/27, following concerns raised by Bus Users UK and a number of leading passenger and transport bodies. In its draft Budget published at the end of 2025, Welsh Government […]
TfL to cut key London bus routes due to falling passenger numbers
Public transport campaigners have raised concerns over proposals to shorten some of London’s busiest bus routes. Transport for London is planning to alter a number of routes, including the 19, 38 and 279, in response to what it calls a “significant” fall in passenger numbers. TfL says it has too many buses – and not […]
Bee Network launches new bus route one year on from completion of bus franchising
A new all electric Bee Network service is now live in Salford, connecting the city region’s fastest growing population with retail and economic hubs, previously an underserved area. Launched on 4 January, the new 30 service is now operating from the Trafford Centre through Trafford Park, to MediaCity, along Ordsall Lane and to the City […]
£65.5m boost for East Midlands bus passengers
Passengers across the East Midlands are set to enjoy faster, cheaper, and more reliable bus services thanks to a new £65.5 million investment announced by the Government. Local transport authorities across the country will receive a portion of the £3 Billion national funding [2] every year up to 2028/29 – with £65.5m earmarked for the […]
Welsh bus services to be brought back into public control
A Bill to reform bus services in Wales has been passed by the Senedd, putting Wales at the forefront of improving bus services in the UK. The Bus Services (Wales) Bill will transform the way local bus services are planned and delivered across Wales putting passengers first and giving the public sector a bigger say in how […]
West of England Mayor welcomes £42 million for buses
Millions of passengers in the West of England are set to benefit from faster, cheaper and more reliable buses after the Government announced a £42.4 million boost for buses in the region. Multi-year funding will give areas the freedom to spend their allocations in whatever way they see fit, allowing authorities to run schemes like […]
Bus sector reacts to Government’s £3bn funding boost
The Local Government Association has highlighted the essential role of councils in planning and coordinating bus services, and said that more detail was needed on how this will be allocated. Cllr Tom Hunt, Chair of the LGA’s Inclusive Growth Committee, said: “The LGA has long called for simplified and longer-term bus funding under the control of councils, who can […]
Lancashire delivers major road and street improvements
Lancashire County Council are tackling the issues of clean signs, smooth roads, and buses that arrive on time head‑on, with visible improvements showing how getting the basics right makes a big difference. The new administration has big ambitions with roads, street works, and school transport being transformed with faster, smarter repairs, less disruption, and better […]
Three London boroughs win TfL funding to transform local bus networks
Transport for London has confirmed the next major step in improving bus performance across the capital with the announcement of funding for Haringey, Lewisham and Southwark, as part of the Better Bus Partnerships programme. The aim of the programme is for TfL to work in partnership with boroughs to transform the bus network by investing […]
Banbury: Work starts in January to improve bus journeys and pedestrian access
Work to give Banbury residents better travel choices along the town’s Cherwell Street will begin in early January. Oxfordshire County Council is leading work to widen traffic lanes and make improvements to traffic signals to make bus journeys through Banbury town centre more reliable, while creating safer crossings at key junctions for pedestrians. Councillor Judy […]