Join us this Saturday for Scotland's Climate March! 🌍 📣 Susie Wood of @getglasgowmoving.org will be speaking about the Better Buses campaign at the Rally on Glasgow Green after the March 👇 Please come say hello & collect some of our new leaflets 😀 @foescot.bsky.social #ScotlandsClimateMarch #COP30

If you're in Scotland please take a look at this from Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social Why are we still waiting for Better Buses? 🚌 In September, SPT finally approved plans to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 👏 vist.ly/4dnwz

This week the UK Gov passed the new #BusServicesAct to "make it easier for local leaders in England to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁" 🚍👏 Meanwhile, all we see from the Scottish Gov is delays 😠 Please email your MSPs to demand action 👇 📨 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde

We are coming to Glasgow! Join us on 30th October for our event 'Travel, flying and the climate crisis'. Travel inspiration and helpful facts from climate scientists, flight-free travellers and behaviour change experts. Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...

Scotland Demands Better Buses! 🚍 It was great to march alongside so many other organisations on today's #ScotlandDemandsBetter March & Rally in Edinburgh ✊ Please take action by emailing your MSPs 👇 📨 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde/#email @povertyalliance.org @scottishtuc.bsky.social

Come & get behind the Better Buses for Strathclyde banner at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter March & Rally this 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 in Edinburgh ✊ Assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am (March leaves at 11am) @scottishtuc.bsky.social @povertyalliance.org

📢1 day to go! What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty. Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it

Why are we still waiting for Better Buses? 🚌 In September, SPT finally approved plans to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 👏 But the Scottish Government are now holding things up! 😠 Watch & share our new animation and 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀 to demand action👇 📨 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde/#email

Why are we still waiting for Better Buses? 🚌 In Sept, SPT finally approved plans to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 👏 But the Scottish Government are now holding things up! 😠 Watch & share our new animation and 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀 to demand action👇 📨 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde/#email

According to @getglasgowmoving.org, single bus ticket prices in Glasgow are much higher than those in Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Manchester… The campaign has organised a petition to take public control of the buses again: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Last month we celebrated a historic milestone for our campaign 🥳 On 19 Sept, the SPT Board finally approved plans to bring our region's buses back into public control over the next few years 🚌 Check out this video of our supporters' rally 👇 Join our campaign here: betterbuses.uk/strathclyde

We’re excited to be working with Living Rent Glasgow on a new campaign to get @glasgowcc.bsky.social to invest income from the Tourist Tax in improving public transport 👏 This money must be used to deliver SPT's ambitious plans to 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 🚍🚏

Read more about yesterday's Better Buses petition hearing at the Scottish Parliament 👇 It was very frustrating given the 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗹𝘆𝗱𝗲 🚌 But the fight goes on! Next month we launch our Holyrood campaign to shame MSPs into action ✊

We're on the way to the Scottish Parliament for the second hearing of our Better Buses petition 🚌 If you've not yet signed, please add your name here: 📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116 Tune in live at 10:30am: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/citi...

Whether or not you're based in Scotland please signb this petition today. 500 signatures still required. Thank you!

Who all want their buses run for them and not for the Profiteers?

Why are we still waiting for better buses? 🚍 📢 Last chance to sign our petition before we head back to the Scottish Parliament this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁, 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 Help us reach 𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 before! Please sign & share this link 👇 📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

After 2 years campaigning, today we celebrated the final approval of SPT's plans to bring our region's buses back into public control 🚍🥳 Now we need the ScotGov's support to make it happen! Help us reach 5,000 signatures on our petition 👇 📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

Just a few more signatures needed

This evening! ✨ Don't miss our free event on 'The Future of Glasgow's Public Transport' at @uofglasgow.bsky.social as part of #GlasgowDoorsOpenDaysFestival 👇 🗓️ Thurs 18 Sept 2025, 7:30pm 📍 ARC, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW 🎟️ Register at: futuretransport.eventbrite.co.uk #TheVisionaryCity #GDODF25

🚨 Breaking news 🚨 83% support SPT's bus franchising plans! 🥳 See the full consultation results here: spt.co.uk/media/5u5c1xur/p190925_agenda7.pdf Join our Rally this Friday to celebrate 👇 📢 Better Buses Rally 🗓️ Friday 19 Sept 2025, 9:30am 📍 SPT Offices, 131 St Vincent St, Glasgow, G2 5JF

📢 Better Buses Rally 🗓️ Friday 19 Sept 2025, 9:30am 📍 SPT Offices, 131 St Vincent St

Why are we still waiting for better buses? 🚍 Next Weds 24 Sept, we're back at the ScotParl for the 2nd hearing of our petition to "Accelerate the implementation of bus franchising powers" Help us reach 5,000 signatures before! Sign & share this link 👇 📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

What if buses were more affordable, reliable, and environmentally sustainable? 🚍 @betterbusesspt.bsky.social wants to make this a reality by taking buses back into public control. Read more from their Campaign Manager Paul Shaw in our latest blog article: foe.scot/bringing-bus...

Don't miss our screening & discussion event on 'The Future of Glasgow's Public Transport' at @uofglasgow.bsky.social as part of #GlasgowDoorsOpenDaysFestival 👇 🗓️ Thurs 18 Sept 2025, 7:30pm 📍 ARC, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW 🎟️ Register at: futuretransport.eventbrite.co.uk #TheVisionaryCity #GDODF25

State-owned Scotrail scrapped peak fares this week. Meanwhile rail fares across the UK could go up 5.8%. Public transport finance could & should be radically overhauled to release it from dependence on fares. Read our guest blog from @farefreelondon.bsky.social on the case for fare-free transport.

Hse of Comm Transport C'ttee wants free buses for under-22s. Yes. But why only u-22s? Why only buses? Why not a bold move to free transport for all? Good questions by @farefreelondon.bsky.social @tippingpointuk.bsky.social @getglasgowmoving.bsky.social & others. www.farefreelondon.org/posts/1064-2

We're proud to be supporting @abcommuters.bsky.social's ten demands for an accessible railway ✊ We need to see urgent action to deliver fully-accessible and affordable public transport networks that are easy for everyone to use 🚍🚇🚆 Read more here 👇

We had a brilliant time at the Govanhill Festival Parade & Carnival yesterday 🥳 Our new @betterbusesspt.bsky.social t-shirts and badges were a big hit! Want to get your hands on one? Stay tuned for our next events in September...

Email your MP today to ensure they 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 in the new #RailwaysBill 🚆 Help us 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 who are lobbying like crazy behind the scenes 🤑 Take action now 👇 📨 weownit.org.uk/act-now/great-british-railways-action

Thanks to all the MSPs who spoke at last night's special debate on "The Future of Glasgow's Bus Services" at the Parliament 👏 There is clear cross-party support for SPT's plans to bring our region's bus network back into public control 🚍 Watch the debate here 👇 www.facebook.com/BetterBusesS...

🚍🚊 Rachel Reeves's plans to invest £15bn in public transport in England’s big city-regions mean £1.3bn extra funding for the Scottish Gov 👏 That’s more than enough to deliver SPT's ambitious bus franchising plans, which are Phase 1 of #ClydeMetro 👇 paulshaw94ps.substack.com/p/extra-barn...

open.substack.com/pub/paulshaw... Extra Barnett Consequentials Should fund our buses. @getglasgowmoving.bsky.social @betterbusesspt.bsky.social

Why is it taking soooooo long to deliver bus franchising in Scotland? 🤔🚌 Our new research shows the extent to which we now lag behind the rest of the UK 🧵👇 Please read more & share: 👉 getglasgowmoving.org/evidence/busfranchising Sign our petition: 📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

Today the UK Government announced £15 billion investment for new tram networks across many English city regions 🚉👏 It's amazing news for them, but when do we get our long-overdue Clyde Metro? 🤔 @fionahyslop.bsky.social, @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social?

open.substack.com/pub/paulshaw... Who are Bus Users Scotland? Friend or foe to the bus re-regulators?

🚨 Last chance to take action! 🚨 SPT’s important public consultation on the future of our region’s buses closes today at 5pm! Please take 5 minutes to complete it and Strongly Support SPT’s proposal to "take forward bus franchising" 🚌🚏 Read our short guide here: 📝 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde

Today's the last day to respond to SPT's consultation on the bus network. If you want better buses, take 5 mins to respond to say you support their franchising aims and strongly agree all seven themes are important. Closes at 5pm today! @betterbusesspt.bsky.social @getglasgowmoving.bsky.social

📣 We now have a once-in-generation opportunity to bring our region's bus network back into public control 🚍🚏 Please support SPT's bus franchising plans to make it happen! ⏰ Make sure you complete SPT's consultation by this Thurs 29 May, 5pm 👇 www.getglasgowmoving.org/campaign/srbs/

Did you see West Yorkshire has just launched the brand for its new integrated transport network?🚌 If SPT use the new bus franchising powers, we can have similar here🙌 Please complete the consultation by Thurs 29 May, 5pm👇 Take action here betterbuses.uk/strathclyde www.facebook.com/TheCombinedA...

Earlier this month West Midlands became the 6th UK region to pledge to bring its bus network back into public control using 'franchising' powers 🚌🚏 Please complete SPT's consultation to make sure we are next! 🙏 Take action before this Thurs 29 May, 5pm 👉 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde

🚌 Do you want a new publicly-owned bus company for our region, like Edinburgh's Lothian Buses? Don't miss your chance to tell SPT! Please complete SPT's consultation before the deadline on Thurs 29 May, 5pm👇 Read our guide here: getglasgowmoving.org/campaign/srbs www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqsl...

A great turnout for last night’s meeting at @scottishtuc.bsky.social! 👏 That concludes our Strathclyde tour promoting SPT’s radical plans to bring our bus network back into public control🚍 Please take action by completing SPT's consultation by Thurs 29 May, 5pm🙏👇 📝 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde

📢 Don't miss our final Better Buses Public Meeting at the @scottishtuc.bsky.social in Glasgow tonight at 7pm 👇 If you can’t make it, please take 5 mins to complete SPT's important consultation on bus reform before the deadline next Thurs 29 May, 5pm 🚍🚏 Take action here: betterbuses.uk/strathclyde

Thanks to Kirkwood Tenants & Residents Association for supporting our campaign to get our region's buses back in public control 👏 Please help us succeed by completing SPT's consultation before the deadline on Thurs 29 May, 5pm 👇 Take action here: betterbuses.uk/strathclyde

We now have a once-in-generation opportunity to bring our region's bus network back into public control🚍🚏 Please support SPT's bus franchising plans to help make it happen! Complete the consultation by Thurs 29 May, 5pm 👇 📝 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde

It was great to meet Transport Minister @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social to discuss how ScotGov can support SPT to deliver their ambitious bus franchising plans 🚍🚏 Help us make it happen by completing SPT’s consultation before the deadline on 29 May, 5pm👇 📝 getglasgowmoving.org/campaign/srbs

Want to find out more about SPT's plans to transform the way our region's buses are run? 🚍 Don't miss our final two Better Buses Public Meetings in Glasgow on Tuesday 13 & Thursday 22 May! See details below 👇 @scottishtuc.bsky.social

🚌🚋 In Edinburgh, fully-integrated 'Tap and Cap' ticketing across the whole bus & tram network comes into effect from 19 May 👏 If SPT controlled our region's bus & rail networks as well as the Subway, it would be easy to do that here too! 👇🧵 edinburghtrams.com/news/tap-tap...

Representing Better Buses for Strathclyde on Glasgow TUC's May Day March today ✊ Please support our campaign to bring our region’s bus network back into public control 🚍 Sign both our petitions & respond to SPT’s consultation today 👇 📝 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde