Leicester­shire Pas­sen­ger Trans­port User Group welcomes launch of @bususersuk.bsky.social Mani­festo tinyurl.com/482x9sr3

What an amazing day in #Newcastle City Centre! The sun is out and we're here with Ben, Fiona and Steve from Stagecoach North East and Louis from the North East Combined Authority so come and say hi. Huge thanks to Newcastle NE1 Ltd for making this event possible #LetsTalkBuses

Buses in Eastbourne railway station! Travellers in Eastbourne Station found a rather unusual stall in the concourse on Friday 17 April, as the Eastbourne Area Bus Users Group (EABUG) and the Southeast Community Railway Partnership set up...

Eastbourne Area Bus Users Group takes buses to the railway station for #WorldPublicTransportDay www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/b...

Coach and bus industry efforts to combat on-board abuse explored The industry has welcomed the introduction of a new national training programme for coach and bus drivers to combat abuse of passengers.The industry has welcomed the introduction of a new national tra...

Our Director for England, Becky Miller, responds to new bus driver training designed to help combat on-board violence against women and girls in routeone
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Don't forget to join us with Stagecoach North East in #Newcastle on 21 and 22 April and if you can't make it, email your comments about local bus services to letstalkbuses@bususers.org 🚍

Northampton couple who met on bus ride double decker to wedding The pair are now married after meeting during their commute last summer.

Couple who found love on the bus ride to their wedding in style - on board a double decker tinyurl.com/2eknznkz

Let's talk buses in Newcastle City Centre North, Grainger Street, Newcastle NE1 5DQ On Tuesday 21 April from 10am – 3pm In partnership with Stagecoach North East

We'll be with Stagecoach North East in Newcastle City Centre on 👉 21 April and out and about on 22 April between Northumberland Street and Grey Street. Come and say hi and share your thoughts on local bus services 🚍 #LetsTalkBuses

One day, millions of journeys, Join the world on 17 April 2026 as we celebrate public transport and how it connects us to work, to life, to each other.

On #WorldPublicTransportDay let's hear it for the drivers and staff who keep our communities connected and our daily lives moving 🙌 We couldn’t do it without you 🚍

Public transport connects us to life's opportunities and each other ♥️We're on board for #WorldPublicTransportDay

Graphic which says: One day, millions of journeys, join the world on 17 April 2026 as we celebrate public transport and how it connects us - to work, to life, to each other.

Today is the first ever World Public Transport Day.
That's worth celebrating in a big way!
Around the world, public transport moves billions of people efficiently & sustainably.
At its best, it enables everyone to access opportunities & live fuller lives.
@utg-uk.bsky.social #WorldPublicTransportDay

We’re outside The Forum in #Norwich until 3pm today with
First Buses East, Konectbuses and Sanders Coaches 👋 Come and say hi, have a chat, and share your thoughts on local bus services🚍

Don't forget to come and see us in Norwich this Thursday 👇and if you can't make it, email letstalkbuses@bususers.org and let us know what you think about your local bus services🚍

Government’s £3m funding to support transition to franchising ‘a... Meanwhile, today marks a major milestone on our journey towards better buses. Our £3 million funding boost will help mayors take a step closer to franchising, allowing local leaders to take control of...

Our CEO @lydiahorbury.bsky.social has welcomed @transportgovuk £3m boost for six mayoral authorities to support franchising as a "positive step toward creating a more integrated and affordable transport system" tinyurl.com/2hs629tv

Bus Users UK reveals eight-point call for government in manifesto Bus Users UK has unveiled an eight-point plea to government in its 2026 Manifesto as part of its agenda to strengthen bus services.

Bus Users UK reveals eight-point call for government in manifesto tinyurl.com/yj28rpvu

Photo and quote from Lydia Horbury, Chief Executive of Bus Users UK “Our 2026 Manifesto calls on Government to treat buses as essential national infrastructure, central to tackling inequality, driving economic growth and delivering on our climate ambitions. When bus services are accessible, reliable and properly integrated, they unlock opportunity, strengthen communities and connect people to the things that matter most. This is about putting passengers at the heart of policy and recognising the full value buses and sustainable travel brings to society.”

Our Manifesto for 2026 sets out a clear agenda for government to prioritise and strengthen bus services, supporting economic growth, decarbonisation and social inclusion tinyurl.com/57sx3a89

This year's European Passengers' Federation Conference runs from 5-6 June in Maastricht and offers a platform for industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to explore pressing issues and innovations in sustainable passenger mobility tinyurl.com/5y6jh87w

Join us at The Forum, Norwich to have your say on local bus services 👇If you can't make it, email your comments to letstalkbuses@bususers.org

Better Connected strategy promotes joined-up transport Passengers and drivers should be able to travel seamlessly across Britain without the need to juggle multiple tickets or apps. This is the key aim of the Bette

Government's Better Connected strategy 'moves us closer to a system that works around passengers, not the other way round.'

Photo and quote from Lydia Horbury, CEO of Bus Users UK: “Better Connected is a welcome step toward recognising what passengers have been telling us for years: that buses are not just a commercial product, they are essential public infrastructure. But strategy alone is not enough. The real test will be whether this translates into consistent, reliable services at the local level. That depends on sustained investment, strong partnerships and the capacity of local authorities to deliver.”

The Government's new national transport strategy - Better Connected - is designed to make everyday journeys 'simpler, easier to pay for and more reliable from door to door'. You can read our response in full tinyurl.com/ze5dcxne

We agree @CBTransport - pavement parking is a menace, and a barrier to accessing buses. New powers to tackle the issue will make it easier and safer for everyone to get around 👇

Cleaner and greener: £73.2 million to be invested in zero emission... Bus Users UK has commended the announcement from the Department for Transport that £73.2million is being made available to deliver 484 new zero emission buses across England. The investment will repla...

The Government is to invest over £70m in zero emission buses - this will be a real boost for sustainable travel, the economy and for local communities. You can read our response in full tinyurl.com/bdh7rthk

Photo of Lydia Horbury CEO of Bus Users UK and the quote: For the vast majority of people, travelling by bus is a safe and positive experience. However, when anti-social or criminal behaviour occurs, it can have a significant impact on passengers and drivers alike, undermining confidence in public transport. Clear expectations around passenger behaviour, alongside proportionate powers to address serious breaches, can help protect both passengers and staff and ensure buses remain a reliable and trusted mode of transport.”

Scottish Government is to get new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour on buses. You can read our response in full tinyurl.com/bdfrbnx8

We’re recruiting! Join our team in South West Wales and help... Bus Users UK is recruiting a Bus Compliance Officer for South West Wales The role is part-time (21 hours p/w) and varied, with a mix of home-working and travel on public transport across Carmarthenshi...

We're looking for a Bus Compliance Officer to help improve services across South West Wales. Find out how you could make a genuine difference to public transport tinyurl.com/4ma8e8zs

Photo of Becky Miller Bus Users UK Director for England and the quote: The draft Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and Delivery Plan together recognise buses as essential for meeting equity and social inclusion goals, critical for reducing car dependence, and a priority mode for investment in speed, reliability and integration. These proposals demonstrate a commitment to improving bus services and making bus travel more appealing, affordable, reliable and efficient for the people of Greater Manchester.”

We've submitted our response to the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 which aims to 'sustain, grow and transform' the @beenetworkgm.bsky.social tinyurl.com/34z6xzwy

Little london joys in Bethnal Green today 🫧🫧🫧 #london #summer #tfl TikTok video by AOC

Just a bus driver spreading some joy on the 106 with a bubble gun #LoveTheBus #BeBusKind www.tiktok.com/@aocnz/video...

Sorry to hear that - I'll make sure your vote is included @davetaylor2112.bsky.social

Does the idea of a free newspaper on your bus journey appeal to you? 🗞️🚍 Let us know 👇

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Chatty bus returning to Oxfordshire this week to combat loneliness Chatty Bus is back on the road to tackle loneliness. The scheme was launched in partnership with Age UK and Oxford Hospitals Charity.

Chatty bus returning to Oxfordshire this week to combat loneliness #LoveTheBus #BeBusKind www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2586329...

Bus Users UK - Clackmannan - Community Survey 2026 We want to know more about how people use buses in Clackmannan. This survey will take just a few minutes to complete and will help shape future bus services. Your responses will be shared with Clackm...

We want to know how people use buses in Clackmannan 🚌
This short survey takes just a few minutes and will help shape future bus services. Have your say 👇
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Heart graphic with the words Save the Date and Love the Bus this Valentine's Day - sign up for Catch the Bus Month

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Buses are brilliant
And September needs you!

Sign up now for #CatchTheBusMonth tinyurl.com/57an6syh
#LoveTheBus #GetOnBoard