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This extended ‘limbo’ period, prolongs uncertainty for bus operators and passengers alike. Commercial services are likely to deteriorate as bus
operators need predictability to invest in route development and new vehicles, whilst…
Delay to bus franchising sparks political row as Cllr Elisa Meschini accuses @paulbristow79 of ‘dither and delay’ -Mayor Bristow says he’ll “get franchising right” — but passengers face longer wait via @CambsNewsOnline cambsnews.co.uk/news/delay-t…
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🚉It was great to hear in parliament how the flagship East West Rail project is progressing.
It will unlock economic potential across the five counties in its corridor.
CEO, David Hughes, outlined how the line is fundamental to support growth, employment and higher wages. 🚉
Cambridge Area Bus Users retweeted
Busway project reduced in size after feedback bbc.in/3UHhO8t
Greater Cambridge Growth: Planning for Bus Services. How not to create a new development: (1) Bar Hill (2) Cambourne. A positive exemplar: Waterbeach New Town cambridgebususers.org/2026/1…
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The Budget is a chance to make aviation pay its fair share. Flying is the most carbon-intensive form of travel, yet aviation fuel remains tax-free. We're calling for a kerosene tax, a frequent flyer levy & higher APD on private jets to fund better local transport & cut emissions.
ALT Billboard advocating reform of aviation taxes to make higher contributors pay more, listing ending tax-free fuel, frequent flyer levy, and higher private jet passenger charges.
Better bus services, please! Not managed decline. Mayor Bristow must live up to his promise to 'Get Cambridgeshire Moving!'
cambridgebususers.org/2026/1…
If you're unfamiliar with the route; if you're absorbed in social media; if you're trying to pacify your toddler, you should never need to miss your stop. Audiovisual Next-Stop Announcements Are Now the Law! cambridgebususers.org/2026/1…
Cambridge Area Bus Users retweeted
Walking is the answer:
STEPS for long-term changes Living Streets, @LivingStreets, seeks to achieve
- SAFER STREETS
- THRIVING COMMUNITIES
- EVERYDAY WALKING
- PUBLIC SUPPORT
- SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
livingstreets.org.uk/media/u…
Could health do for transport what it did for smoking?
Car-first streets mean crashes, pollution, noise, stress, inactivity and isolation.
Public health changed smoking by making the risks impossible to ignore.
It could do the same for transport.
Prioritize #HealthImpact?
Cambridge Area Bus Users retweeted
#Bedford 27-9-26 to 27-10-26. Between 21:00 and 06:00, excluding Fridays and Saturday night, bus services will be unable to access the bus station in Bedford.
All passengers will be dropped off and picked up from St Paul's Square during the periods of closure
Of interest to people using Sidgwick Avenue is the upcoming work to improve the currently dreadful state for those walking and wheeling. There's also a survey which closes October 19th.
greatercambridge.org.uk/proj…
Cambridge Area Bus Users retweeted
Eight weeks of gas works have also got under way near Addenbrooke’s Hospital on Hills Rd.
With this and Granham’s Rd, people trying to get to appointments should be aware of potential delays.
Cambridge Area Bus Users retweeted
🚍 1 in 7 people in England are at risk of being left behind by inadequate bus services. We're calling on the Gov to use the Budget to invest an extra £300m a year in local buses to reconnect communities, boost opportunities and ensure everyone can access a decent bus service.
ALT Bus stop advertisement highlighting that 1 in 7 people in England lack decent bus service and £300m yearly funding could improve it.
Cambridge Area Bus Users retweeted
The impact of bus franchising and local control is being truly felt in St Helens - the step change and investment is impressive.
One of the biggest problems with trying to run a decent bus service is the impact of congestion - all the other vehicles clogging up the roads. This report might be 10 years old but the points it makes are still true today.
cpt-uk.org/news/the-impact-o…
Cambridge Area Bus Users retweeted
So honoured that our #BetterBusStops campaign won Campaign of the Year at the #NationalTransportAwards!
Used by millions of us every day, bus stops are vital to communities.
Thanks to @TransportTimes, @TrueformGroup & all our partners helping us champion & improve bus stops.
Congratulations to @CBTransport! Better Bus Stops has won Campaign of the Year. Well done to highly commended @Translink_NI for We’re So Glad You’re Here: When Walls Speak Welcome. #NTA2026
Cambridge Area Bus Users retweeted
Today is International Day of Older People. The theme this year is 'What's on your doorstep?'
Transport is an essential component of age-friendly communities, from reliable, accessible buses to well-maintained pavements.
Let's work to make transport better this #IDOP
#IDOP2026
Cambridge Area Bus Users retweeted
From 1 October, the final phase of the Accessible Information Regulations (AIR) comes into force, bringing older vehicles into scope and marking an important milestone for accessible bus travel bit.ly/4hWl60i
ALT Image and quote from Lydia Horbury - The Regulations set the standard, but now we need to make sure the reality lives up to it. Announcements need to be heard, displays need to be visible and accurate, and passengers need to be able to trust the information they are given. Accessibility isn’t achieved simply by fitting the equipment: it’s achieved when passengers can travel independently, confidently and with dignity.
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📢 We're hiring a Head of Fundraising and Events!
Join Campaign for Better Transport and help secure the funding and partnerships needed to deliver better, greener and fairer transport for all. 💚🚆
💷 £45k | Hybrid | Apply by 11 Oct
View the role: ow.ly/fUVF50ZPKpE
ALT Busy London street scene with iconic red double-decker buses and pedestrians near Big Ben, promoting a Head of Fundraising and Events role.
Saving the planet one bus ride at a time!
Try the Bus Users UK Journey Calculator to see what difference you could make to the environment - and your wallet.
bususers.org/catch-the-bus-m…
#CTBM26
Cambridge Area Bus Users retweeted
An insightful new report by @createstreets looks at how the public realm matters to people across the political spectrum:
• Better quality pavements
• Well-lit streets
• Reliable public transport
• Attractive train stations
Read 'Beyond Potholes': createstreets.com/employees/…
