Our new report, No stopping us now: Towards accessible bus stops for all, explores the barriers disabled passengers face and sets out practical steps to make bus travel more accessible,…
Climate change is a global challenge, but it demands action at every level. Transport has a particularly important role to play. It is the UK’s highest-emitting sector, with road transport…
This year’s myth-busting campaign aims to challenge the outdated perceptions of buses and the people who use them. Throughout September, we’ll be helping to bust some of the most common…
Buses are an essential public service. Every day, buses take millions to school, training, work, hospital appointments and high streets. But our research shows four in five people would use…
Just over three years ago, I had several episodes of syncope, or unexplained faints. Whilst around 40 per cent of people in the UK will experience this during their lifetime,…
The arrival of longer summer days means many more opportunities to get out and explore our beautiful National Parks. But those of us who rely on public transport can sometimes…
The cathedral city of Ripon has a rich cultural history, full of heritage, tradition and character. As a Yorkshire resident myself, I know what its markets, museums and cathedral have…
Across the UK, significant effort and funding have gone into improving bus services. Frequencies have increased, fares have been simplified, and ticketing has become more flexible. Yet one challenge persists:…
“Better Transport Week is a chance to focus on something that affects all of us every day: how easily we can get to work, school, the shops, appointments and the…
“Modern transport infrastructure is about far more than helping people move from one place to another. It shapes how people feel about their town or city, connects people and communities,…
“Glossopdale is situated in the far north west corner of Derbyshire, a couple of miles from the border with Greater Manchester to the West, and close to the Peak District…
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…