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Shaping transport
We're calling on disabled people to share their experiences of bus travel as part of a ground-breaking research project designed to improve transport accessibility and inclusion READ MORE
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Improving access
Operators are getting the message that improving accessibility can only be done by working in partnership with the people and groups most affected according to the findings of this year's Accessibility Audit READ MORE
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Affordable transport
In a welcome move for passengers, Government has extended the £2 fare cap on bus services in England (outside of London) until October 2023, with a further cap of £2.50 until November 2024 READ MORE
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Disconnected
We held drop-in sessions for residents hit by the withdrawal of the T19 Conwy Valley service which has left communities struggling to access essential services, work and employment READ MORE
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World first
We experienced the world's first, full size autonomous bus service that will carry passengers over the iconic Forth Road Bridge from Ferrytoll Park & Ride in Fife to Edinburgh Park Transport Interchange READ MORE
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Travelcard under threat
Our Director for England has raised concerns over plans to scrap London's Day Travelcard scheme at a time when the need for accessible, affordable transport has never been greater READ MORE
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Getting accessibility right
Claire Walters was at this year's ALBUM Conference discussing accessibility and what the Accessible Information Regulations will mean in practice for operators and passengers WATCH THE PRESENTATION
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Closing the gap
Our Chair, Jennie Martin, featured on Ben Whitaker's podcast Transit Voices recently, highlighting the communication gap between the transport sector and passengers, safety and diversity in transit READ MORE
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Access to opportunities
We're part of the North East Transport Joint Committee whose plans to transform services in the region include providing free bus travel for young people leaving local authority care READ MORE
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#LoveMyBus
We were proud supporters of Scottish Bus Week 2023 run by @lovemybus - a great opportunity to celebrate these essential services and pay tribute to the people behind them READ MORE
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Pursuit of excellence
The Bus Centre of Excellence is now live with a range of useful resources from groups including Bus Users UK, designed to 'share best practice, develop understanding, and grow further awareness' of the bus sector READ MORE
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Pride podcast
Our Trustee, Charlie Barnes, took a deep dive into identity, belonging, otherness and allyship as co-host of a Women in Transport podcast to coincide with this year's Pride Month READ MORE
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Making transport better
Bus Users got behind a week long celebration of public transport, shared mobility, walking and cycling run by Campaign for Better Transport to encourage more people to travel sustainably. READ MORE
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Future proof
The news that Welsh Government is making £46m available for bus services is extremely welcome but we need a long-term, ring-fenced funding commitment to protect services for the future READ MORE
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Challenging stereotypes
A new children's book 'Wonderful women bus drivers of the West Midlands' features the inspiring stories of six women operators to encourage women and young girls to consider a career driving buses READ MORE
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Taking the wheel
Women driving change in transport, a blog by one of our Bus Compliance Officers for Scottish Bus Week, looks at the unique and inspiring contribution of women in the transport industry READ MORE
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