Bus Stop Stories

We travelled over 1,000 miles by bus gathering Bus Stop Stories. People told us: good shelters, seating, and clear information are vital.

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The way the railways are run is changing. Tell us what you think are the main issues that the rail reform process should tackle.

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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, reduces inequality, and supports a vibrant, productive and decarbonised economy.

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.

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.

"I live in a village with a limited bus service. I do wonder what will happen when I can no longer drive. Rural services are being cut as councils no longer have the money to support them. There has to be a better way."

David, Wiltshire

Local transport

Tackling transport gender inequality

8 March 2026

Safety and security concerns, particularly for women and girls, significantly inhibit access to public transport. British Transport Police data revealed that nearly a third of women have been victims of…

Rail

What I learned visiting over 100 railway stations

25 February 2026

When you travel widely by train, patterns start to appear. I’ve spent the past few years researching my first book, The Hungry Passenger, travelling by train and visiting over 100 railway stations…

Buses

Delivering a decent level of bus service for all communities

18 February 2026

With 70 per cent of trips under five miles, buses form the backbone of a well-functioning local transport system. Yet thousands of areas across England and Wales fall short of…