But there remain gaps in service provision to be addressed. We discussed franchising and other models available, but many local authorities will need support through the process
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There was consensus #buses are now much higher on the agenda and great examples of bus improvements and higher patronage thanks to a move towards longer-term funding
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Really great points raised at the #BetterTransportConference25 session on #bus reform I had the privilege to chair with Peter Stephens (DfT), Edwin Swaris (@westnorthants.bsky.social), Esme Yuill (Transport East) and Nick Fairclough (TfGM)
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Katie Day speaking to a theatre
We're at the #BetterTransportConference25, where we enjoyed hearing from Katie Day, Deputy Chief Exec at Transport for the North.
'People, people, people,' was Katie's core message. For better connectivity and inclusion, we must engage with different transport users to meet their needs
Speakers smiling in front of a screen which says Better Transport Conference
Day 5 of #BetterTransportWeek is all about the #BetterTransportConference25!
If you're joining us in Manchester we're looking forward to meeting you!
Huge thanks to our incredible event sponsors: Trueform, City Science, Independent Rail Retailers, Stark Communications & @clearchanneluk.bsky.social
A huge thank you to our #bettertransportconference25 sponsors! Trueform, City Science, Independent Rail Retailers, Stark Comms & clearchanneluk.bsky.social making this Friday at manmetuni.bsky.social possible!
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ONE WEEK to go!
Better Transport Conference - Friday 20 June at Manchester Metropolitan University.
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Dallas Delaney, who is speaking at the Better Transport Conference
Young voices matter!
Better Transport Conference Youth Forum - Fri 20 Jun
Young people share real transport experiences with Dallas Delaney from @transit.app
Independence • Accessibility • Tools that work
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Just 2 weeks until Better Transport Conference!
Join transport leaders & enthusiasts @manmetuni.bsky.social Friday 20 June.
Rail reform • Bus transformation • Community placemaking
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