Greater Manchester calls for Westminster to back early delivery of bus franchising and public transport reforms
Political leaders in Greater Manchester are calling on government in Westminster to back the early delivery of plans for bus franchising and public transport reforms. The city-region is asking for £1.4 billion in initial funding to invest in delivering a greener transport system, with the integration of bus, tram, walking, cycling and rail connections. The […]
Calls are made in Kent for a more integrated transport system
Calls have been made to create an integrated transport system of buses and trains across Kent. Kent’s Labour group has lobbied the Conservative administration at Maidstone County Hall to draw up proposals for a joined up travel service, adopting the Transport for London (TfL) model. This would include lower fares, more frequent services and a […]
Consultation launched for new public transport interchange in Pembrokeshire
A £8m modern public transport interchange is being planned for Haverfordwest, as part of Pembrokeshire County Council’s commitment to enhancing the town and enabling people to access the centre much more easily. The scheme forms part of the South West Wales Metro project and will provide a modern and innovative transport hub, integrating all transport […]
Aberdeenshire Council improves its public transport delivery with new demand-responsive app
Aberdeenshire Council has launched a new demand-responsive transport (DRT) service that will give its residents better access to public transport. Ready2Go is the mobility app behind the service and from this week passengers travelling in the Inverurie area will be able to use the free Ready2Go iOS and Android apps, to plan transport journeys and […]
City of Edinburgh proposes reform for its public transport companies
Recommendations for the reform of Edinburgh’s Transport Arm’s Length External Organisations (ALEOs) would deliver a more efficient, better integrated public transport offering while retaining the identities of the Capital’s much-loved transport companies, according to a new report. Reform of Transport Arm’s Length External Organisations, to be considered by Transport and Environment Committee this week, proposes […]
National strategy launched to boost accessibility for disabled passengers
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced plans to improve accessibility for disabled travellers in the UK, including new regulations for bus operators. Disabled passengers will have better access to public transport and a bigger say in how they travel, under a new strategy that will boost inclusivity across the entire network. The Department for […]
Light rail operators to get more funding for support as restrictions are lifted
Light rail operators across England will benefit from up to £56 million in government funding to help ensure they continue to run vital services as coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions are lifted, Transport Minister Baroness Vere has announced. The funding will run from 20 July to April 2022, and will support the following operators across the north […]
TfL appoints Louise Cheesman as Director of Buses
Louise Cheeseman, currently Managing Director of Hull Trains, will move to TfL at the beginning of August as its new Director of Buses. She has been Managing Director of Hull Trains since 2018 and has achieved significant improvements in both performance and customer experience, while overseeing the introduction of a new fleet of more environmentally friendly […]
The North East could benefit from more transport funding if it joined forces, says North of Tyne mayor
Major improvements to public transport services will be possible if councils across the North East join forces, according to North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll. He said there was ‘a deal on the table’ to create a single mayor-led authority for the region, which would be eligible for up to £500 million for road and […]
Bus operators set to benefit from £226.5 million of government funding
Bus operators are set to benefit from £226.5 million in government funding to help ensure they continue to run vital services as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. The Department for Transport (DfT) has said the funding will run from September 2021 to April 2022 and will support operators across England, outside of London, adding to the […]