To realise the benefits of bus franchising and EPs, our members need sustained revenue funding for bus. We're keen to see funding levels that will allow city regions to continue to deliver for passengers and communities. Read our Budget submission 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

We're supporting @landorlinks.bsky.social Local Transport Summit, which is hosted by our Member East Midlands Combined County Authority. Our Policy Manager Monta Drozdova will be discussing transport devolution. ⏰ 18 & 19 Nov 📍 Derby Conference Centre www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/local...

Interested in transport? 🚈 Looking for a new podcast to brighten up the commute? 🎧 Our Urban Transport Next podcast series, supported by AtkinsRéalis, has over 25 episodes. Check out some of our recent, high-profile guests 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/podcast

The Government must use the upcoming Budget to “maintain the momentum” that is transforming local transport across England’s urban areas. That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury. Read more details 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

Last week, our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social interviewed Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk to coincide with the Bus Services Act. In this blog, Jason reflects on the conversation, and how the Act will benefit our members and local communities. urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...

We are welcoming the introduction of the Railways Bill into Parliament today - the legislation that will create Great British Railways (GBR). The Bill will give England’s mayors a new role and a bigger say in how the railway is run in their areas. urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

New report from our partner @centreforcities.bsky.social estimates that more integrated transport networks in the 6 big cities outside London would connect 1.2 million more people to their city centres. Read the report 👇 centreforcities.org/press/delive...

We're delighted Transport for Wales @transportforwales.bsky.social has become our newest Principal Member (our highest membership tier)! 🥳 TfW joined us in 2020, and have been a highly engaged member, sharing their unique perspective with our network. urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

Off last week for half term? What a week it was for buses... 🚌🚀 📜 Bus Services Bill became law tinyurl.com/2mchyf22 🎙️ Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk talked about buses on our podcast tinyurl.com/knhh9ppp 🖊️ New blog explaining the Act tinyurl.com/4hmpz3vz

"My dad was a bus driver. Transport is in the blood. I wouldn’t have gone on to college if it hadn’t have been for buses. They were absolutely critical for me." Hear Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk discuss the role of buses - on our podcast 🎧 www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

NEW BLOG 🗣️ Why tackling violence against women & girls on public transport is everybody’s responsibility. Our Assistant Director Becky Fuller blogs following DfT's 'Safer Streets, Safer Transport' Summit in Greater Manchester, earlier this month. urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...

We were delighted to welcome Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk on our Urban Transport Next podcast to talk about buses & the new Bus Services Act. The Minister also spoke about micromobility, accessibility & integrated transport. Listen now 🎙️🎧 www.urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

Join us for the launch of our new report exploring how transport integration could improve public transport 🚀 We will be joined by @ruthcadbury.bsky.social MP, Rebecca Fuller of @utg-uk.bsky.social, @rjson.bsky.social and @andrewcities.bsky.social. Register your place👇 buff.ly/UIMm8MD

What is the Bus Services Act? 🚍📜 And why is it so significant for our members and for bus passengers across England? Our new blog 🖊️ explores the key takeaways of how the Act will help to reshape the bus landscape... urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...

The Bus Services Bill has today become law 🎉🚍📜 Our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social has warmly welcomed the Act, and its recognition of the critical role that local areas play on the road to better buses. Full statement 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

We're very excited about UITP's World Public Transport Day - coming 17 April 2026. The day is a brand new annual global celebration of the essential role that public transport plays in our lives and our cities 🎉🚍🚶🚋🚴‍♀️🚉🧑‍🦽 Save the date 🗓️ and look out for more info soon 👀

Government must use next month's Budget to “maintain the momentum” that is transforming local transport across England’s urban areas. That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury. Read more details 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

From battery-power 🔋 and biodiversity 🦇, to emissions 💨 and electrification ⚡️... ...@BBCRadio4's Rare Earth takes a look at the environmental aspects of rail. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/a...

Good public transport, and walking, cycling and wheeling infrastructure, are essential for unlocking opportunity, boosting growth and hitting net zero goals. With long-term funding and devolved powers, city regions are delivering change. Read more ⬇️ urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...

⏰ Coming up at #CPC25 in two hours... Our panel fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social will discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth and transform lives.

Transport devo is the key to unlocking growth and opportunity. Join our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social at #CPC25 to explore how better transport can create better places. 🗓️ Mon 6 Oct | 🕒 15:00-16:30 📍 Friends’ Meeting House, Manchester www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/conse...

Missed it the first time? Now’s your chance to catch up. Our Urban Transport Next podcast with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social is available to listen again 🎧 or watch back 👀 Hear about the Mayor's bold vision for transport in York and North Yorkshire. urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Drumroll please! 🥁 We are now Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 🚶‍♀️ 👩‍🦽 🚴‍♀️ For our health our wellbeing and our world 🌍 #HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities

We're pleased to be supporting Northern Powerhouse Partnership on its Annual Transport Reception at the #LabourConference2025, TONIGHT at 5pm. Join senior politicians, inc @heidialexander.bsky.social & Oliver Coppard, & transport sector experts to reflect on transport challenges & opportunities.

It was fantastic to welcome Lord Peter Hendy, Rail Minister, for an in-conversation event with @robparsonsna.bsky.social at #LabourConference2025 yesterday. The discussion, jointly hosted by the Railway Industry Association, covered key topics such as rail devolution and the case for investment.

Transport devolution is a driving force for achieving Government's policy missions. Join us at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference where we'll discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth & transform people's lives. Read more 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...

♦️Centre for Cities is off to Liverpool this weekend for Labour Party Conference! We're hosting a full programme of events including a panel event with @utg-uk.bsky.social on transport devolution powering growth 🚌 See the full programme here 👇 buff.ly/fQzKdrf

We're off to Liverpool this weekend for the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference. Our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social features a stellar line-up of political leaders and policy experts who will discuss how transport devolution can play its part in enabling economic growth. Join us 🫴

⏰ TODAY at 12pm... Our live conversation with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social in which he will discuss his ambition for a transport network that works for everyone, and is: ❤️‍🩹 healthy 👨‍🦯 accessible 🛡️ safe 💚 green, and 📈 supports economic growth Register ✍️ urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

⏰ Starting in just under an hour (9.15am) at the @libdems.org.uk conference in Bournemouth: Our fringe with @centreforcities.bsky.social will hear politicians & transport experts discuss how transport devolution is driving growth. 📍 Highcliff Marriott Hotel urbantransportgroup.org/events/liber...

Mayor David Skaith has big plans for rail 🚆 - two trains an hour between York and Scarborough - upgraded stations at Malton, Seamer & Scarborough - a new station at Haxby Find out more in our live podcast with the Mayor on Tuesday (23 September, 12pm). www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

The passage of the English Devolution Bill through Parliament reached a further milestone yesterday with the first committee debate. What does the Bill mean for micromobility services, such as e-bikes? 🔋⚡️🚲 We take a look in this new blog post... www.urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/09...

🚨 New podcast start time 🚨 Our live Urban Transport Next podcast 🎙️ with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social will now start one hour earlier. 📅 23 Sept ⌚️ 12-1pm 💻 Online Register 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba... Supported by AtkinsRéalis

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Mids, has secured £2bn of transport investment from Government 💪 Join the Mayor on our live podcast TODAY 2PM, where she'll explain how the funding will deliver a modern, reliable and integrated transport system for the region. urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward wants to make buses more frequent, more reliable & easier to use. She'll be joining our live podcast on Monday to discuss her approach to bus services in the region. 🗓️ 8 Sep | 🎧 Podcast | 💻Online www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba... Thanks to AtkinsRéalis

Mayor Claire Ward is creating the East Midland's first transport strategy - covering buses, rail, tram, cycling and walking. 🚌🚲🚆 🚶🚋 Her ambition is for a modern, joined-up transport system that works for everyone. Find out more on 8 Sep 🎙️ www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Mayor Claire Ward wants to make buses more frequent, more reliable and easier to use. She'll be joining our live podcast to discuss her approach to bus services in the region. 🗓️ 8 Sept | 🎧 Podcast | 💻Online www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba... Thanks to AtkinsRéalis.

Through the Mayor’s Active Travel Fund, David Skaith will invest £4m to make it safer to walk, cycle and wheel, including: 🚶 School streets 🚴 Secure cycle parking 🛴 Repairing or updating facilities Join the Mayor live on 23 Sept to find out more. www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

💨 Faster, more frequent trains 💺 Over 20m extra seats & 300 new services daily 🔗 Better connections between regions Mayor Claire Ward has big plans for rail through the Midlands Rail Hub. Find out more as she joins our live podcast - 8 Sep. www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Mayor David Skaith's ambition is a transport network that works for everyone, and is: ❤️🩹 healthy 👨🦯 accessible 🛡️ safe 💚 green 📈 supports economic growth Hear more from him at our live podcast. 📅 23 Sept | 🎧 Online www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

The East Midlands has been awarded over £7.2m for active travel schemes for 2025-26. This is part of Mayor Claire Ward's goal for walking, wheeling and cycling to be supported by high-quality routes. Hear about her active travel plans - 8 Sep 🎧 www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward is creating the region's first transport strategy - covering buses, rail, tram, cycling and walking. 🚌🚲🚆 🚶🚋 Her ambition is for a modern, joined-up transport system that works for everyone. Find out more on 8 Sep 🎙️ www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

"Transport is key not just to supporting economic growth, but to better mental and physical health." Mayor David Skaith plans to appoint an Active Travel Commissioner to encourage walking, cycling & wheeling. Find out more at our podcast on 23 Sep 🗓️ www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, has secured £2bn of transport investment from Gov't 💪 Join the Mayor at our live podcast (8 Sep), where she'll explain how the funding will deliver a modern, reliable & integrated transport system for the region. www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

"Our region desperately needs a more integrated and accessible public transport network, as well as significant improvements to rail and greater opportunities for safer walking and cycling." Join Mayor David Skaith for our online podcast 💻 🗓️ 23 Sep www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

🚨 New podcast event announced! Mayor Claire Ward will join us live to share her vision for transport across the East Midlands. 🗓️ 8 Sept | ⏰ 2-3pm |🎧 Podcast | 💻Online www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba... Supported by AtkinsRéalis

Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social has big plans for rail 🚆 🚉 a new station at Haxby ⏰ two trains an hour between York and Scarborough 🛠️ upgraded stations at Malton, Seamer & Scarborough Find out more in our live podcast with the Mayor - 23 September. www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

We're pleased Mayor Claire Ward will be joining our live podcast event to talk about all things transport in the East Midlands. Find out more about the long-term vision for buses, rail, cycling and walking in the region. Register to attend for free 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social joined @heidialexander.bsky.social, @simonlightwood.org.uk & Mayors for the UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel yesterday. The panel discussed how new zero emission buses can bring social benefits to the communities they serve. gov.uk/government/n...