Vision

Campaign for Better Transport’s vision is for all communities to have access to high quality, sustainable transport that meets their needs, improves quality of life and protects the environment.

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Campaigns

We're campaigning for a cleaner, greener future with more frequent, affordable trams, buses and trains, less traffic and pollution, new and reopened rail lines, fewer domestic flights and a supported, sustainable bus network.

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Research

How should bus services be funded? Which disused rail lines should be reopened? How does access to transport networks affect social exclusion, health and the economy? Our research helps shape all aspects of transport policy.

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"When we first moved into the village, things were very different to now: the buses ran seven days a week. Over the years we have seen these services slowly erode."
Terence, Norfolk
Buses

Bus Back Better: three years on, winners and losers are clear

15 March 2024

When this landmark strategy was announced, it’s no exaggeration to say that transport campaigners breathed a collective sigh of relief. Yes, there would inevitably be issues to work out, but…

Local transport

Our reaction to the 2024 budget 

6 March 2024

‘Temporary’ cut and freeze in fuel duty remain  Disappointed but not entirely surprised. It was rumoured that the Chancellor would once again freeze fuel duty in a ‘boost’ to drivers,…

Local transport

General, Local, Mayoral. It’s election year for transport

28 February 2024

The Prime Minister has signalled his intent to call an election this year, with most commentators settling on May or October as the potential months of when Britain will go…

Travel sustainably

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I care about transport. I don’t want a future of traffic jams and dirty air. I want the Government to back public transport for a greener, fairer transport future. Please send me campaign actions and updates by email.