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Chancellor urged to help rail passengers with cost-of-living-crisis as inflation hits 11.8%

Jul 21st 2022

Campaign for Better Transport has written to the Chancellor, Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi, to urge him to help rail passengers with the cost-of-living crisis as inflation hits 11.8 per cent.

Government’s Jet Zero Strategy won’t address aviation emissions

Jul 19th 2022

19 July 2022

Responding to the launch of the Government’s Jet Zero Strategy published today, Norman Baker from Campaign for Better Transport said:

Ten-point plan to help light rail realise its full potential

Jul 12th 2022

12 July 2022

Speaking at the UK Light Rail Conference in Gateshead today, Campaign for Better Transport revealed a ten-point plan to help light rail realise its full potential.

E-Scooter trial extended – Campaign for Better Transport responds

Jul 6th 2022

6 July 2022

Responding to the announcement that all English local authorities have the option of continuing pilot schemes for rental e-scooters until the end of May 2024, Norman Baker from Campaign for Better Transport said: 

New analysis finds Government funding intended to transform buses is disadvantaging rural communities

Jul 1st 2022

1 July 2022

New analysis from Campaign for Better Transport has highlighted how the competitive nature of Government funding for local transport is disadvantaging rural local authorities and failing rural communities.

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