tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-06-03T00:01:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-protects-thousands-of-miles-of-bus-services-from-being-scrapped 2025-06-03T00:01:02+01:00 Government protects thousands of miles of bus services from being scrapped Bus Services Bill will give local leaders the power to shape the bus services their communities rely on. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-greater-growth-for-the-coach-sector-ahead-of-national-coach-week 2025-05-06T15:36:36+01:00 Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, visits Star Coaches in Batley and celebrates a sector that provides 42,000 jobs in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-transport-minister-joins-bus-bosses-to-supercharge-green-vehicles-and-boost-business 2025-03-13T00:00:00+00:00 Local Transport Minister joins bus bosses to supercharge green vehicles and boost business New UK bus manufacturing expert panel will prioritise high quality buses that meet the needs of passengers and improve living standards across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bus-passengers-to-save-hundreds-as-government-prevents-cliff-edge-fare-hike 2025-01-01T00:01:11+00:00 Bus passengers to save hundreds as government prevents cliff-edge fare hike Government sets £3 national bus fare cap until the end of 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-buses-on-the-way-as-government-introduces-new-legislation-to-boost-local-control-of-services 2024-12-17T17:00:04+00:00 Better buses on the way as government introduces new legislation to boost local control of services The Bus Services Bill will overhaul how bus services operate, delivering on our commitment to improve living standards across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-minister-visits-brighton-to-see-uks-most-accessible-buses-for-international-day-of-people-with-disabilities 2024-12-03T17:37:04+00:00 Transport Minister visits Brighton to see UK’s most accessible buses for international day of people with disabilities DfT wants to build a transport system that works for everyone: Brighton and Hove are leading the way to make this a reality for bus passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cma-letter-to-local-authorities-and-local-transport-bodies-about-street-furniture-contracts-containing-exclusivity-clauses 2024-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 CMA letter to local authorities and local transport bodies about street furniture contracts containing exclusivity clauses The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an open letter for local authorities and local transport bodies about street furniture contracts containing exclusivity clauses regarding advertising. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-unveils-her-vision-for-integrated-transport-across-england 2024-11-28T00:00:00+00:00 Transport Secretary unveils her vision for integrated transport across England The Integrated National Transport Strategy will set out a 'people first approach' to getting people around the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-billion-government-funding-boost-for-bus-services-across-england-to-help-end-postcode-lottery 2024-11-17T00:00:00+00:00 £1 billion government funding boost for bus services across England to help end postcode lottery Funding will keep fares down, protect local routes and deliver more reliable services.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/12-million-to-boost-rural-transport-in-the-uk 2024-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 £1.2 million to boost rural transport in the UK Winning projects use the latest innovations to help meet the unique transport needs of people who live in rural areas. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/national-bus-fare-cap 2024-10-29T15:54:35+00:00 National bus fare cap Single bus fares will be limited at £3 until the end of 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-1-billion-to-boost-bus-services-across-the-country-as-bus-fares-capped-at-3 2024-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 Over £1 billion to boost bus services across the country as bus fares capped at £3 The £3 fare cap will keep bus travel affordable while ensuring it is fair to taxpayers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/only-purchase-safe-and-legal-e-bikes-new-government-safety-campaign-urges-public 2024-10-24T00:01:10+01:00 Only purchase safe and legal e-bikes: new Government safety campaign urges public A new safety campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of buying faulty and unsafe e-bikes, e-scooters and components such as batteries has been launched tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-minister-celebrates-community-transport-in-west-london 2024-10-17T00:00:00+01:00 Transport Minister celebrates community transport in West London Government is committed to improving local transport networks and making them more inclusive to enable vulnerable people to travel safely and confidently. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/women-in-the-bus-industry-celebrated-as-transport-minister-visits-manchester 2024-10-08T00:00:00+01:00 Women in the bus industry celebrated as Transport Minister visits Manchester Simon Lightwood spoke with women in the industry and reaffirmed the government's commitment to a bus revolution. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/half-a-billion-pound-investment-in-electric-buses-to-spark-a-new-era-of-green-growth 2024-10-08T00:00:00+01:00 Half a billion-pound investment in electric buses secured ahead of International Investment Summit Communities across the country will benefit from brand new, state-of-the-art green buses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-regulations-come-into-force-to-improve-accessibility-on-local-buses-and-coaches 2024-10-01T12:54:30+01:00 New regulations come into force to improve accessibility on local buses and coaches Local bus and coach services will have to provide real-time onboard route and stop information. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/bus-retrofit-performance 2024-09-12T13:54:24+01:00 Bus retrofit performance Transport Secretary announces a permanent end to further government funding for retrofit and closure of clean vehicle retrofit accreditation scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-sets-the-wheels-in-motion-on-biggest-overhaul-to-buses-in-a-generation 2024-09-09T00:00:00+01:00 Transport Secretary sets the wheels in motion on "biggest overhaul to buses in a generation" The new Buses Bill will put power over bus services back in the hands of local leaders. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-new-support-to-southern-african-rail 2024-08-21T13:30:00+01:00 UK announces new support to Southern African rail UK commits to funding research and technical assistance aimed at promoting regional growth by facilitating railway development across Southern Africa.