tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-01-01T00:01:11+00:00 HM Government 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 拢3 national bus fare cap until the end of 2025. 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鈥檚 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/news/1-billion-government-funding-boost-for-bus-services-across-england-to-help-end-postcode-lottery 2024-11-17T00:00:00+00:00 拢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.聽 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 拢1 billion to boost bus services across the country as bus fares capped at 拢3 The 拢3 fare cap will keep bus travel affordable while ensuring it is fair to taxpayers. 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/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/new-transport-safety-officers-to-crack-down-on-anti-social-behaviour 2023-11-06T12:34:44+00:00 New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti-social behaviour Backed by 拢2.5 million of funding, specially-trained officers will enhance public safety and help prevent violence against women and girls on and around public transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bus-fares-in-rural-england-drop-11-thanks-to-governments-2-fare-cap 2023-09-22T16:39:25+01:00 Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to government's 拢2 fare cap The 拢2 fare cap has cut travel costs, especially in rural areas, where buses are vital for people to get around. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-campaign-to-boost-free-bus-travel-this-summer 2023-07-15T00:15:00+01:00 New campaign to boost free bus travel this summer Take the Bus campaign encourages older people to make the most of free bus travel. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/get-around-for-2-this-summer-as-bus-fare-cap-extended-until-31-october 2023-07-01T00:15:00+01:00 'Get around for 拢2' this summer as bus fare cap extended until 31 October The offer will be available for single bus tickets on over 5,000 routes in England (outside London), helping passengers save a third off the average ticket price. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-bus-services-in-the-north-east-thanks-to-a-further-45-million-funding-boost 2023-06-30T00:15:01+01:00 Better bus services in the North East thanks to a further 拢45 million funding boost Additional funding will help lower bus fares, improve local transport connections and reduce journey times. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-bus-services-for-kent-thanks-to-16-million-funding-boost 2023-06-21T00:01:07+01:00 Better bus services for Kent thanks to 拢16 million funding boost Additional funding will help lower bus fares, improve punctuality and reduce journey times. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-onboard-announcements-to-make-britains-buses-accessible-for-everyone 2023-03-30T10:11:47+01:00 New onboard announcements to make Britain鈥檚 buses accessible for everyone Audible announcements and visual displays will identify the route and direction of buses, upcoming stops and the beginning of any diversions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/25-million-to-boost-rollout-of-british-made-green-buses-around-the-country 2023-03-02T00:15:00+00:00 拢25 million to boost rollout of British-made green buses around the country 117 zero emission buses will provide people in Yorkshire, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampshire with greener journeys. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-year-cheer-2-bus-tickets-for-thousands-of-routes 2023-01-01T00:15:15+00:00 New Year cheer: 拢2 bus tickets for thousands of routes 'Get Around for 拢2' scheme will cap many single bus fares until the end of March. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/public-service-vehicles-accessibility-regulations-2000-and-their-application-to-home-to-school-and-rail-replacement-coach-services 2021-12-21T10:15:00+00:00 Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000 and their application to home-to-school and rail replacement coach services Letter from Baroness Vere to coach, rail and local authority representatives about extended exemptions from the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) 2000. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/226-million-package-to-support-vital-bus-services 2021-07-06T16:51:50+01:00 拢226 million package to support vital bus services Government funding to maintain and improve bus services as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and passenger numbers start to return to pre-pandemic levels. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/supporting-vital-bus-services-recovery-funding 2021-07-06T16:47:39+01:00 Supporting vital bus services: recovery funding Government funding will help maintain and improve bus services as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and passengers return. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/local-transport-update-national-bus-strategy-for-england-published 2021-03-15T11:47:41+00:00 Local transport update: national bus strategy for England published The government has today published Bus Back Better: a national bus strategy for England, which outlines ambitious reform of how bus services are planned and delivered. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/prime-minister-launches-3-billion-bus-revolution 2021-03-15T00:15:00+00:00 Prime Minister launches 拢3 billion bus revolution Bus strategy to see passengers across England benefiting from more frequent, reliable, easier to use and cheaper bus services.