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Opinion 6 Oct 2023

HS2: after the deluge…

Smart Transport chair Stephen Joseph on what the Prime Minister's recent statements mean for the transport world and for those working on decarbonising transport.

Latest Insight & policy 5 Oct 2023

Smart Transport conference spotlight: the role of hydrogen buses in achieving transport net zero

They are quiet, reliable and contribute to zero-carbon public transport – so why do hydrogen-powered buses remain an experimental oddity rather than being a common sight on the roads? Cost is the answer.

Opinion 21 Aug 2023

The role of hydrogen on the pathway to net zero transport

By Ed Wills, managing director, Brighton & Hove and Metrobus

Active Travel 24 Jul 2023

Power to look at bigger active travel picture

Key Route Network measures will allow authorities to look beyond local vested interests when determining the future of cycling and bus networks. Laura Laker reports.

Lee Waters, Deputy Minister for Climate Change

Latest Insight & policy 24 Jul 2023

Wales: the transport trailblazer

A looming nature and environmental crisis is transforming the Welsh Government’s approach to transport. Huw Morris talks to deputy minister for climate change Lee Waters

Go Ahead Group powering ahead with UK’s largest charging hub for electric buses

Work has started to install one of the biggest bus electric charging hubs in the UK.

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Reports 28 Jun 2023

Low Emission Bus Scheme monitoring programme

The low emission bus scheme aims to benefit local authorities, bus operators and passengers with zero emission buses. The trial period was monitored over 12 months.

Opinion 26 Jun 2023

Bus franchising can deliver for the UK – but the right approach is needed

By Miki Szikszai, CEO of Snapper Services.

Government extends £2 bus fare cap

Bus fares will continue to be capped at £2 on single journeys until the end of October before rising to £2.50 until November 2024, the Government announced today.

TfL unveils plans to transform Catford town centre

Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled plans to transform Catford town centre which it says will make it easier and safer for people walking, cycling and using the bus.

UK 3 Apr 2023

Key Route Networks: Power to look at the bigger picture

Key Route Network measures will allow authorities to look beyond local vested interests when determining the future of cycling and bus networks

Call for Government to 'create post-pandemic bus network'

MPs have called on the Government to build a bus network ‘fit for the post-pandemic world’ with bigger investment in cashless payments, smart ticketing, priority bus routes and demand responsive services.

Government pledges £80 million to support bus operators and extends £2 bus fare cap

The £2 bus fare cap is being extended for three months until the end of June as part of a £155 million Government programme, it has been announced today.

Whitepapers & reports 13 Feb 2023

Urban Public Transport Funding – Options for Reform

Produced by consultants Steer for the Urban Transport Group, this report explores the options for reforming local public transport funding.

More than 100 electric buses heading for Oxford

The city of Oxford is set to get more than 100 zero-emission buses on its streets later this year.

Active Travel 26 Jan 2023

Combo Travel: how exercise can be worked into the commute

Mixing walking or cycling with motorised travel is a concept helping to tackle the UK’s epidemic of inactivity. Huw Morris examines a potential ‘super policy’

Mass transit systems 12 Jan 2023

Demand-responsive transport: Time for complete overhaul of bus rules and regs?

Increased administration, long lead times and potential tax minefields are just some of the complexities facing bus operators

Partnership aims to drive worldwide electric passenger transport growth

Bus manufacturer Marcopolo has entered into an agreement with EV and battery storage specialist Zenobē to support its future mobility strategy and drive the growth of electric passenger transport around the world.

Opinion 29 Dec 2022

Going for growth by boosting public transport

To achieve better agglomeration (more people in the same place) will require greater investment. But the rewards could be substantial

Threatened London bus routes saved by extra funding

Most bus routes threatened with closure in inner and central London have been saved by extra funding provided by the capital’s mayor Sadiq Khan.