"There has been a palpable shift in the way people see the role of buses," says our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social in this @theobserveruk.bsky.social column. It highlights the success of franchising in Greater Manchester, where bus journeys have risen by 11%. observer.co.uk/news/columni...

How can locally-led partnerships between Mayoral Strategic Authorities and the railway be built as rail reform progresses? Our members, together with Shadow GBR partners, have created a practitioners’ guide to do just that. Read more 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

Government has announced new local powers to introduce pavement parking restrictions. Our Assistant Director Becky Fuller comments on the news. gov.uk/government/n... Our full statement 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

🗓️ New Year, new job! 🥳 Looking for a role that helps shape transport policy? Look no further. We're recruiting for a Policy Officer to produce impactful research, briefings, reports and much more. Apply by 15 Jan 👇 www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vacancies/po...

Government has today published its new Road Safety Strategy 🛣️⚠️📃 Our Assistant Director Becky Fuller responds. Full story on our website ⬇️ urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

Is your current job feeling a bit last year? 😉 We're hiring! Join us as our Membership & Communications Officer to deliver industry-leading events, impactful comms & to work face-to-face with our members. Apply today: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vacancies/me... Closing date: 15 Jan

Extreme weather events caused by climate change impact our transport systems across the UK. It's good to see Government's 'climate adaptation strategy for transport' with adaptation objectives & a commitment to climate resilience standards by 2030. gov.uk/government/p...

Want to join our small but growing team? Based in Leeds (but with hybrid working), we're championing public transport across the UK. 🚍🚴🚋🧑‍🦽🚉🚶🛴 Check out our two new positions in policy and membership/comms. Details below 👇 www.urbantransportgroup.org/careers

It's great to see the Government reaffirm its commitment to West Yorkshire's Mass Transit scheme. Light rail systems support economic growth, promote social inclusion and bring environmental benefits in the areas that they serve. westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/new-par... @westyorkshireca.bsky.social

Make your next career move a ground-breaking one! 💡 We're recruiting a Membership & Comms Officer to highlight the impactful work of our network of 15 transport authorities across the UK. A flair for comms & events is a must! Closing date: 15 Jan. www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vacancies/me...

Why was 2025 a landmark year for local transport? The key development has been the shift away from inefficient, short-term competitive bidding cycles to multi-year funding settlements, writes our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social for Passenger Transport. urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/12...

🚨 We’re hiring! Could you be our new Policy Officer & help shape transport policy across the UK? 📍 Location: Leeds / Hybrid ⏲️ Full time If you’re passionate about transport, this is your chance to make an impact. 👉 Apply now www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vacancies/po...

🚨 JOBS ALERT 🚨 We're excited to be recruiting for 2 new positions: 📢 Membership & Communications Officer 📝 Policy Officer This is your chance to join a small team, making a big impact on transport across the UK. Apply by 15 Jan 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/careers

"With devolution, the focus is now shifting from what powers & funding we need, to the scale of what we can achieve." Our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social writes about why 2025 has been a landmark year for local transport, in his Passenger Transport blog. urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/12...

The Second Reading of the Railways Bill will take place in the House of Commons today. Our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social welcomed the Bill, and the new role it will give to Mayoral Strategic Authorities. urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

This funding emphasises the importance of bus as the backbone of our local transport networks... and represents a continued commitment to improving bus services and delivering on the ambitions of the Bus Services Act. 🚍💪 www.gov.uk/government/n...

[email protected] research finds that integrating public transport in England’s 6 Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities would improve public transport connectivity to city centres for up to 1.2m people. Read more in this guest blog. www.urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/11...

[email protected] research has quantified the ‘size of the prize’ for mayors who use new powers to integrate existing transport networks in their cities. External Affairs & Policy Manger, Caitlin Rollison, blogs for us on the key findings. www.urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/11...

New stats show a modest increase in bus patronage across England (1%), with a 5% increase in the 6 biggest city regions outside London. Further growth in patronage is dependent on sustained revenue funding for bus, and we are keen to see this confirmed. gov.uk/government/s...

Government has confirmed that England’s mayors will be able to invest in transport (and infrastructure and tourism) through a new levy on overnight stays. This is a welcome move, and something we have called for as part of local revenue raising powers. www.gov.uk/government/n...

With next week's Budget approaching, we're looking forward to confirmation of revenue funding levels for bus. Buses deliver for local people and for Gov's missions. But sustained revenue funding is essential for local authorities to meet their ambitions urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

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 🫴