Yes, it would have been better if we'd done that. Didn't plan it through properly.

Mind you, our curator isn't the most tech-savvy operator here.

Ah.

ta. The Labour review seems to be missing; perhaps lost in weaving in and out of the threads. Here's a screenshot of just that one.

'Everything you need to know about 6 manifestos and buses' is here:
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Why not both?

Although the Waverley one is particularly verbose.

Even bus users don't !

And that's our week-long review of 6 manifestos and buses.

Which is best for you?

As is our wont, we apply a healthy dose of scepticism to them all. Some good bits, some meh bits, some dire bits.

smart ticketing'; as everyone's promised for 30 years
3. Where do 'communities' get a direct say in RTPs?

Finally, the LIB DEMS
1. London-like model; communities in charge; complete revamp of buses
2. National tap-and-go so passengers can switch modes
3. Stronger regional transport partnerships
More demand responsive transport

1. And when communities want conflicting things?
2. See LABOUR 'integrated

We wiz there.

A well-run event @spurtle.bsky.social !

Happy #WorldPublicTransportDay

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It's #WorldPublicTransportDay, apparently.

In joyous celebrations around the world, hundreds of millions of people are taking to their favoured form of public transport.

A bit like every other day, really.

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SNP
Headline; £2 bus fare cap. Otherwise, more on rail, ferries, even tram-trains than buses, which do most PT trips.

So; little to say. SNP had £promises for buses in its recent budget, so partly forgiven for axing the Bus Partnership Fund (more joy in heaven from a sinner that repents etc)

Unconvincing headlines: free bus travel for all, more local control (some councils royally cocked up their buses), integrated tickets (see LABOUR; and why, if buses are free?)

Shows signs of integrating transport and other policy areas. Even if it's probably unachievable in one Parliamentary term.

GREENS
✅ remove barriers to bus lanes, invest in bus infrastructure
✅ minimum rural bus service guarantee
✅ national concessionary travel on Glasgow Subway & Edinburgh Tram
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References inaccessibility (but often the issue is infrastructure, not vehicles)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tag-uncertainty-toolkit

The ideal gift for any transport activist.

True. At least they provide endless fuel for '10 amazing pictures of how Edinburgh might have looked'

Also, since @threadinburgh.scot 's researching cycle path history, seeing Lothian Regional Council plans to build a road once the railway closed along Granton foreshore.

Our curator's old enough to have seen a Class 37 burbling along a double(!) track section under Ferry Rd from his first house after moving to Edinburgh.

Victoria has made public transport free – NSW hasn’t. Has there been any difference in uptake? Public transport access, travel time and familiarity with the network all play a role in how many people switch away from driving.

Interesting article about the impact of free public transport. I particularly like this conclusion: "Access, travel time, service reliability and the ability to make specific trips appear to matter more."
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First the Twins, and now the Triplets.

Will the carnage never end?

Abstract:

Well, basically it was @spokes.org.uk and volunteers. Recently, further progress ground to a halt.

Despite even better access to the network being apparently an easy win.

TBF only one manifesto to date doesn't mention potholes.

We've checked.

Quite liking the cut of @bettertransport.bsky.social 's jib since following them.

Reminder that:
1. Scotland has its own @transform.scot
2. Buses account for three quarters of public transport trips in Scotland.

Also, an article quoting Lord B should include notable caveats.

'Plans to change the size of HS2 trains to maximise capacity are likely to inflate costs & mean fewer seats & slower services... Correct except 'slower'; utter billhooks; why would 250m trains be slower than 200m trains?
Indeed, if the order's varied to 4 doors/coach it should cut dwell times!

So...EDI airport not too worried about the impending jet fuel shortage the air industry suggests will be a disaster for the global economy?

https://edinburghbususers.group/updated-bus-lanes-and-patronage-graph-3

Disappointingly, in the Scottish Parliament election, so far the main parties have not recognised this simple truth
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Join us later this week for the 3 other manifestos.

If our Curator hasn't given up in despair by then.

(Meaning what?)

'Work to deliver integrated smart ticketing'; as promised by everyone over the past 30 years.

Basically, this manifesto suggests sorting buses is all about concessionary fares and public ownership/control. It isn't.