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 […]
ITS UK reacts to new Bus Act and Parliamentary Committee Announcements
After last week’s policy announcements affecting the bus sector — including the passing of the Bus Services Act 2025, the Government’s response to the Transport Committee’s Buses Connecting Communities report, and the Public Accounts Committee’s new report on Local Bus Services in England, ITS UK has issued its response to the ideas. Chief Executive Max […]
Record number of young Welsh people sign-up for cheaper bus fares
A record number of young people are taking full advantage of the new £1 bus fare scheme by signing up for a free mytravelpass. The Welsh Government initiative, which is currently open for 16-21year olds, has seen a record number of young people apply for a MyTravel pass with Transport for Wales receiving more than […]
Further steps announced to help travellers during Bee Network strike
Further steps announced have been announced to help people get around during planned industrial action by some bus operators in Greater Manchester. Bus passengers will be able to travel on most trains running in parts of Greater Manchester affected by the upcoming industrial action, when around two-thirds of buses are not expected to run. It’s […]
Bristol faces more disruption as new bus strike dates announced
Over 600 drivers from First West of England’s City Line will walk out for two weeks while a demonstration will take place in Bristol. The city is set to be brought to a standstill next month as over 600 drivers at First West of England’s City Line have voted to take two weeks of fresh […]
McGill’s Group announce plans for Glasgow £25m mega-depot
McGill’s Group, the UK’s largest independent bus company, has unveiled plans for a new £25 million depot on a prime site close to Glasgow city centre, in a move that could deliver up to 850 jobs. The planned investment follows the company’s acquisition this week of a 6.55-acre brownfield site on Kilbirnie Street in Tradeston, […]
Catch the Bus Month launched at Coventry Transport Museum
Catch the Bus Month 2025 has been officially launched at a celebratory event hosted by Bus Users UK and Transport for West Midlands. Held at Coventry Transport Museum and opened by Mayor for the West Midlands, Richard Parker (pictured, centre), the event showcased the powerful impact of bus services on people’s lives and communities. Scores […]