£50.8m to be invested into local bus network in the North East
The North East Joint Transport Committee (JTC) is to inject £50.8m into the region’s bus network. This will deliver substantially cheaper multi-modal and regional tickets for adults across Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland alongside major improvements to road and traffic management systems to speed up every day journeys in congested areas. The committee […]
£19m plans for bus, cycle and walking routes in south Coventry
Plans for new cycling, walking and bus routes serving one of Coventry’s major development and growth areas are currently being drawn up following the award of over half a million pounds of funding. The funding will support the development of sustainable transport links to the growing employment area south of the city including the Battery […]
Important walking, cycling and public transport improvements at Bishopsgate to be made permanent
Transport for London (TfL) will be making its scheme on the A10 Bishopsgate permanent to help more people walk, cycle and use public transport, amid data suggesting that the scheme has led to faster bus journey times and thousands of safer cycle journeys each day. In August 2020, TfL introduced a series of temporary changes […]
Wrexham Council set to invest £200,000 in local bus services
The Wrexham Council Executive Board will vote on investing £200,000 to improve local bus services this week. The meeting will give an update on the position of transitional funding from Welsh Government together with the Council’s intention to support local bus network. Members will be asked that the funding be used to build on the […]
Yunex Traffic signals controlling new Edinburgh Tram line to Newhaven
Yunex Traffic technology is supporting the growth of public transport options in Edinburgh, with the company having commissioned 30 new signals at junctions and pedestrian crossings along the Edinburgh Tram extension route. This new route extends the existing tram network, commissioned in Phase 1 of the programme, from Edinburgh city centre to Newhaven (near Leith). […]
Staffordshire County council to strengthen partnership with bus companies to benefit Staffordshire communities
A stronger partnership between the county council and bus companies can lead to improved services for Staffordshire communities, according to a report published this week. While the county council does not run bus services, it has a role in shaping them and supporting an improved network for residents. Now it is looking to build an […]
Better bus services in the North East thanks to a further £45 million funding boost
Residents across the North East will benefit from more reliable, punctual and cheaper bus services thanks to more than £45 million of new government funding to improve local transport connections, make travel more affordable and grow the economy. The Department for Transport has today (30 June 2023) confirmed that Transport North East, on behalf of […]
£30 million investment in pioneering hydrogen bus fleet and refuelling station launched for services in and around Gatwick Airport
The Go-Ahead Group, one of Britain’s leading bus and rail operators, has launched a pioneering fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses to carry passengers on routes in the Gatwick Airport, Crawley and Horley area. Once fully delivered, the fleet will comprise 54 vehicles and will be one of the biggest hydrogen bus fleets in Britain. […]
Go-Ahead is named the fifth top apprenticeship employer in the UK, securing its top position in the UK transport industry
The Go-Ahead Group has said it is ‘proud’ to be listed the fifth top apprenticeships provider in the UK, in a ranking developed by the Department for Education. The group celebrates after beating its previous ranking by eight places and secures its lead position as top apprenticeship employer in the transport industry – ahead of […]
Discounted bus fares introduced across Stoke-on-Trent with new affordable fares scheme
Bus passengers travelling around Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle are set to benefit from discounted ticket prices from next month. In partnership with all bus operators across the city, Stoke-on-Trent City Council is introducing a brand-new Affordable Fares scheme which will see existing fares cut by up to 50 per cent. The scheme, which will come into […]