Use public transport during Better Transport Week 2025
People are being encouraged to swap their car journeys for public transport and active travel as part of Better Transport Week (16-22 June).
Better Transport Week is an annual celebration of how better transport can help connect communities and bring people together. This year, the week takes place from 16 to 22 June and is funded by the UK Government.
Packed with fun events, powerful actions, competitions and special offers, it’s a chance to celebrate how sustainable transport can connect us to the people we love and the things that matter.
Ben Plowden, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said: “We’re delighted to have so many organisations on board this year’s Better Transport Week to help us celebrate how better transport can help connect communities and bring people together. Good public transport networks help connect us to the people we love, the things we need and the places that matter, creating thriving places and stronger communities, and building a fairer future for everyone.”
Better Transport Week is being launched at Leeds and Cardiff Railway Stations today (16 June) with further events planned throughout the week: on Tuesday (17 June) Plymouth will launch its new fleet of 50 electric buses; on Wednesday (18 June) Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, will visit Coventry to see the city’s very light rail project; and on Friday (20 June) delegates will gather at Manchester Metropolitan University for the Better Transport Conference.
Simon Lightwood said: “Better Transport Week is a brilliant chance to shine a light on the local transport champions who keep passengers moving, and to swap ideas and build the relationships that make our transport networks stronger.
“With the changes we’re bringing in — giving local leaders more control over buses, taking our railways back into public hands, and making huge investments into road infrastructure — this year’s theme of connecting communities couldn’t be more relevant.
“We understand how important good public transport is to help people access jobs, stay close to loved ones, and improve quality of life, as part of our Plan for Change.”
Bauer Media Outdoor are sponsoring Better Transport Week 2025. Neil Chapman, Product Design Director – UK & Europe, Bauer Media Outdoor, said: “This year’s theme of connecting communities aligns perfectly with our commitment to provide infrastructure that meets the needs of everyday bus users and encourages more bus use. We’re proud to partner with Campaign for Better Transport on this event and support the drive for better transport to bring people closer together.”
Better Transport Week is organised by Campaign for Better Transport and runs from 16 to 22 June. Get involved with Better Transport Week on social media using #bettertransportweek or visit bettertransportweek.org.uk for more information and to find events happening near you.
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For further information please contact the press office on 07984 773 468 (calls only no texts) or communications@bettertransport.org.uk.
Notes to Editors
- See a full list of Better Transport Week events.
- The Better Transport Conference is taking place on Friday 20 June in Manchester. For more information visit: https://bettertransport.org.uk/better-transport-week/better-transport-conference
- Campaign for Better Transport operates in England and Wales. 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. Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust is a registered charity (1101929).
