tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-04-11T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-proposals-just-the-ticket-for-getting-young-people-into-transport 2024-04-11T00:00:00+01:00 New proposals just the ticket for getting young people into transport Proposals could improve job opportunities for people aged 18 to 20, ease driver shortages and provide more reliable bus and coach services across Great Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/millions-encouraged-to-get-around-for-2-by-bus 2022-12-19T00:15:00+00:00 Millions encouraged to Get Around for £2 by bus New scheme to help passengers save on bus fares launched across over 130 bus operators. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/226-million-package-to-support-vital-bus-services 2021-07-06T16:51:50+01:00 £226 million package to support vital bus services Government funding to maintain and improve bus services as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and passenger numbers start to return to pre-pandemic levels. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/supporting-vital-bus-services-recovery-funding 2021-07-06T16:47:39+01:00 Supporting vital bus services: recovery funding Government funding will help maintain and improve bus services as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and passengers return. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/local-transport-update-national-bus-strategy-for-england-published 2021-03-15T11:47:41+00:00 Local transport update: national bus strategy for England published The government has today published Bus Back Better: a national bus strategy for England, which outlines ambitious reform of how bus services are planned and delivered. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/prime-minister-launches-3-billion-bus-revolution 2021-03-15T00:15:00+00:00 Prime Minister launches £3 billion bus revolution Bus strategy to see passengers across England benefiting from more frequent, reliable, easier to use and cheaper bus services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-hails-work-of-transport-industry-in-vaccination-roll-out 2021-02-13T09:00:01+00:00 Transport Secretary hails work of transport industry in vaccination roll-out Grant Shapps praises transport operators working on the frontline to help people get their COVID-19 vaccinations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/journeys-to-be-planned-down-to-the-minute-as-open-data-revitalises-bus-use-across-england 2020-01-28T14:18:00+00:00 Bus services to be digitally transformed as the Bus Open Data Service is now live and available for use The Bus Open Data Service goes live. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/2020-financial-levels-confirmed-for-commercial-vehicle-operators--2 2019-12-24T12:30:02+00:00 2020 financial levels confirmed for commercial vehicle operators Reviewed criteria applies to existing haulage, bus and coach operators and new applicants. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-on-revised-guidance-for-goods-and-passenger-transport-industries 2018-07-16T09:00:00+01:00 Consultation on revised guidance for goods and passenger transport industries Statutory Documents amended to reflect legal changes and incorporate recent appeal decisions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cleaner-journeys-as-government-commits-11-million-to-greener-buses 2017-08-28T00:15:00+01:00 Cleaner journeys as government commits £11 million to greener buses Bus users will benefit from cleaner and greener journeys with roll out of low emission buses in towns and cities across England and Wales. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-confirms-1735-million-funding-to-improve-transport-in-leeds 2017-04-21T13:20:59+01:00 Government confirms £173.5 million funding to improve transport in Leeds Leeds to get high frequency ‘busways�, improved park and ride facilities and better stops and signs through funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-bus-station-and-car-park-in-29-million-lincoln-investment 2016-08-16T09:30:22+01:00 New bus station and car park in £29 million Lincoln investment Government transport funding in Lincoln will create up to 200 jobs and deliver an economic boost worth £9 million a year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-awards-30-million-funding-for-cleaner-greener-bus-journeys 2016-07-25T10:23:34+01:00 Government awards £30 million funding for cleaner, greener bus journeys Thirteen winners receive share of low emission bus fund to add 326 new buses to their fleets. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/5-million-greener-bus-fund-announced-to-tackle-air-pollution 2015-09-10T09:32:00+01:00 £5 million greener bus fund announced to tackle air pollution Government announced competition so local authorities can fit emission-cutting technology and provide better journeys. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/buses-form-the-backbone-of-our-local-transport-network 2015-09-10T00:00:00+01:00 Buses form the backbone of our local transport network If the bus industry’s going to grow, we have to continue delivering for passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/65-million-funding-for-ultra-low-emission-cities-and-green-buses 2015-03-11T00:00:00+00:00 £65 million funding for ultra-low emission cities and green buses Twelve British cities shortlisted to become international beacons of ultra-low emission vehicle use. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/3-million-mapping-project-to-transform-road-improvements-and-maintenance 2015-02-25T10:54:10+00:00 £3 million mapping project to transform road improvements and maintenance Department for Transport project with Ordnance Survey will deliver the next generation road mapping for England and Wales. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/27-million-for-next-stage-of-bristol-rapid-bus-network 2015-01-20T09:34:39+00:00 £27 million for next stage of Bristol rapid bus network Network expansion to transform the city’s transport system awarded new funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/34-million-for-bristols-rapid-bus-network 2014-09-15T12:09:18+01:00 £34 million for Bristol’s rapid bus network Major funding announced to improve Bristol’s public transport.