Get on board
We’ve put together a few things to consider if you’re thinking of setting up a local group
Find out if there’s a local group in your area and get involved.
If you’re thinking of setting up a local group or want to know more about Bus Service Improvement Plans, take a look at our useful guides below.
BABUS aims to represent the interests of bus users who live, work or travel through the Bedford area; to encourage people to use buses; and to act as a focal point between bus users, bus companies and local authorities.
email colin_franklin1@hotmail.co.uk
web BABUS Facebook Page
The Pan-Bedfordshire Bus Users Group brings together operators and local authority/stakeholder representatives with passengers and local communities across the three Bedfordshire local authority areas.
email nigel.aldis1@gmail.com
web Pan-Bedfordshire Bus Users Group Facebook Page
CDTUG provides a forum for rail, bus and taxi users and other interested parties about transport issues in Chesham, Amersham and surrounding villages.
email admin@cdtug.uk
website https://cdtug.uk/index.html
Cambridge Area Bus Users was formed to stand up for the interests of bus passengers in and around Cambridge.
email contact.cabu@gmail.com
web cambridgebususers.org
Crewe & District Bus Users Group acts as the voice of passengers on public transport in the area.
email crewedistrictbususers@gmail.com
web Crewe & District Bus Users Facebook Page
SGRUG gives a voice to public transport users in the St Germans and Rame Peninsula area.
email sgrug@railholiday.co.uk
web SGRUG Facebook Page
West Cumbria Bus Users Group covers West Cumbria from Silloth in the North, to Millom in the South, and to Keswick in the East.
email wcumbususers@gmail.com
web West Cumbria Bus Users Group Facebook Page
The Matlock Bus Users Group is concerned with bus services operating within the Matlock area and those which cross its boundary.
email matlockbususers@outlook.com
TAGs share the knowledge and experience of their members with local councils and transport providers, to ensure changes are made in the interests of the community, whilst providing value for money and supporting the drive to lower carbon emissions.
Purbeck Transport Action Group
Nick Ward, Chair
email nick.ward@myphone.coop
Alex Brocklesby, Secretary
email alexandria.brocklesby@nationaltrust.org.uk
Dorchester Transport Action Group
Stewart Palmer, Chair
Giles Watts
email dorchesterTAG@gmail.com
Weymouth Portland and Chickerell Transport Action Group
email wpctag@gmail.com
Shaftesbury & Gillingham Transport Action Group
Derek Beer
email derekbeer@icloud.com
Sherborne Transport Action Group
Mike Keatinge, Chair
email mike@keatinge.mail1.co.uk
Peter Henshaw, Secretary
email eterpodd@yahoo.co.uk
West Dorset Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG)
email watag@hotmail.co.uk
web www.watag.org.uk
SABUG represents bus passengers in the districts of Southend, Rochford and Castle Point.
email southendslattery@gmail.com
web www.sabug.uk
RBfH promotes the interests of passengers and the development of transport services and infrastructure.
email Email through the website
web rbfh.org.uk
Representing passengers since 2009, NHBUG campaigns on all issues relating to local and national public transport.
email enquiries@nhbug.org.uk
web nhbug.org.uk
A transport user group covering South Herts.
web South Herts User Group Facebook Page
BUGS is an independent group committed to campaigning for good quality bus services in Stevenage and the surrounding areas, as well as speaking up for bus users in the region.
email secretarybugs@gmail.com
web Stevenage Bus Users Group Facebook Page
Isle of Wight Bus & Rail Users Group promotes the interests of bus and rail users in the Isle of Wight and campaigns for improvements in public transport.
email iwbususers@gmail.com
web www.e-voice.org.uk/iwbusrailusers/
Lancaster Bus Users Group aims to further the interests of bus passengers throughout the Lancaster district including Morecambe, Heysham, Carnforth and the surrounding rural area.
email office@lancasterbususers.com
web www.lancasterbususers.com/
Railfuture Severnside covers Gloucestershire, Greater Bristol, Somerset and North Wiltshire. The group recognises that better integration between bus and rail services is essential to move people away from cars and onto public transport.
email membership@railfuture.org.uk
web www.railfuture.org.uk/Severnside-Branch
The Norfolk Bus Forum works with passengers and transport providers across the region and aims to get more people on board by promoting the benefits of bus services.
email jeffreyanderson888@hotmail.com
Bus Users Oxford is the independent representative of bus passengers in Oxford. It advocates improving and extending bus services to help economic and social inclusion and sustainability.
email Hugh_jaeger@hotmail.com
web Bus Users Oxford Facebook Page
Better Buses for Fife campaigns for public control of bus services and better connected, affordable and reliable transport across the region.
email betterbusesforfife@gmail.com
facebook Better Buses for Fife on Facebook
instagram Better Buses for Fife
web Better Buses for Strathclyde
facebook www.facebook.com/BetterBusesSPT/
Dumfries & Galloway Bus Users Group aims to support a well co-ordinated, accessible and affordable bus service that meets the needs of local people.
email laura.moodie@scottishgreens.org.uk
web Dumfries & Galloway Bus Users Group
Edinburgh Bus Users’ Group aims to provide a voice for bus passengers. It is committed to protecting and improving Edinburgh’s bus network for the benefit of bus users and potential users.
web www.edinburghbususers.group
Gearasdan Integrated Transport Forum is an alliance of individuals, businesses and agencies interested in coordinating, developing and improving public and community transport in and around Fort William.
email janisstrachan@outlook.com
web Gearasdan Integrated Transport Forum Facebook Page
Get Glasgow Moving is a grassroots public transport campaign founded in 2016 by local people.
web www.getglasgowmoving.org/
RELBUS represents people living in and travelling to East Lothian. The group focuses on issues affecting rural areas but speaks up for all bus users in the region. They engage with local bus companies and East Lothian Council to work towards an affordable service for everyone.
email ruraleastlothianbuses@gmail.com
web ourlocality.org/relbus
email transportcoordination@stirling.gov.uk
Bus Users Shropshire talks regularly to Shropshire Council and is recognised as a representative body of bus passengers. The group provides feedback and ideas for improvement to bus operators as a ‘critical friend’.
email bususersshropshire@hotmail.com
web Bus Users Shropshire Facebook Page
Burnham and Highbridge aims to bring together passengers from across the local area and work with other bus users groups in Somerset to form a united and powerful voice to shape future bus networks.
email Busesforburnham@gmail.com
web Burnham and Highbridge Bus User Group Facebook Page
Somerset Bus Partnership connects local communities, providing a platform for current and new bus users to make their views heard about the future they want for bus services.
email info@somersetbuspartnership.co.uk
web www.somersetbuspartnership.co.uk
GWCHCG is the official community group for Great Wyrley, Landywood and Cheslyn Hay residents. A not-for-profit constitution, they work to improve the community and local transport.
web Great Wyrley & Cheslyn Hay Chit Chat Community
NW Surrey Bus Users Group represents the interests of bus passengers in the boroughs of Elmbridge, Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking. The group aims to improve bus services in the area through regular liaison with bus operators and other key stakeholders.
email mjworley@btopenworld.com
web North West Surrey Bus Users Group Facebook Page
Brighton Buswatch represents bus and coach users in and around Brighton from Worthing in the west, Crawley in the north and Lewes, Newhaven and beyond in the east. Their aim is to build relationships with bus companies, local authorities and local interest groups to secure improvements to bus services.
email brightonbuswatch@outlook,com
web www.brightonbuswatch.org
EABUG provides a voice for bus users and aims to secure improved and increased bus services across Eastbourne and South Wealden.
email bususereastbourne@gmail.com
web ecoactioneb.co.uk/about/eastbourne-area-bus-user-group
NEPTUG campaigns for an integrated, publicly-accountable transport system connecting Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham.
email hello@neptug.org.uk
web neptug.org.uk/
WMBU is an independent website providing news, information and links to general resources for bus users throughout the West Midlands area.
web westmidlandsbususers.co.uk
WESTACT campaigns across the whole of the West of England for clean, affordable, accessible and efficient transport and to protect the region’s bus services.
email westact2030@gmail.com
web www.westact.org
York Bus Forum is the independent voice of bus users in York, working closely with York Council, York Civic Trust, York Environment Forum and local operators.
email chair@yorkbusforum.org
web yorkbusforum.org
Action for Yorkshire Transport’s aim is for everyone to have access to high quality, sustainable, public and active transport that meets their needs, improves their quality of life and protects the environment.
email ActionforYorkshireTransport@gmail.com
web actionforyorkshiretransport.org.uk
Friends of DalesBus is a voluntary organisation campaigning for accessible and affordable public transport for visitors and residents within the Yorkshire Dales.
web www.friendsofdalesbus.org
If you know of a local bus users group not listed here get in touch