tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-22T00:01:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-one-step-closer-to-booking-taxi-and-bus-style-self-driving-vehicles 2026-05-22T00:01:00+01:00 Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles Applications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-mass-transit-taskforce-to-reshape-the-future-of-transport-in-towns-and-cities 2026-05-21T09:00:00+01:00 New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/launch-of-the-better-connected-transport-strategy 2026-04-14T10:36:15+01:00 Launch of the Better Connected transport strategy The Better Connected strategy establishes a shared vision to deliver a safe, reliable, affordable and accessible transport system for people across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-travel-and-new-routes-governments-bus-revolution-hits-another-gear 2026-04-13T09:43:00+01:00 Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear £3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-christmas-markets-and-new-years-eve-fireworks-you-can-reach-for-no-more-than-3 2025-12-12T00:00:00+00:00 The Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks you can reach for no more than £3 Take the bus for a festive day out this Christmas. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-buses-more-services-3-billion-boost-for-millions-of-passengers 2025-12-05T00:01:02+00:00 Better buses, more services: £3 billion boost for millions of passengers Multi-year funding gives local authorities the funds they need to provide passengers with lower fares, more frequent and reliable services and safer journeys. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-era-of-better-buses-landmark-bus-bill-becomes-law 2025-10-28T07:00:00+00:00 New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law The Bus Services Act will make it easier for local leaders to take control of their buses and put passengers first. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/104-million-government-investment-to-deliver-faster-more-reliable-travel-for-millions 2025-09-02T00:01:00+01:00 £104 million government investment to deliver faster, more reliable travel for millions Investment will help councils improve transport for local people, from cleaner buses to safer cycling routes for communities across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/all-aboard-for-cheaper-days-out-the-attractions-you-can-reach-with-3-buses 2025-08-23T00:00:00+01:00 All aboard for cheaper days out – the attractions you can reach with £3 buses Families can continue to travel to dozens of popular destinations for no more than £3 for a single fare. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mayors-and-ministers-back-british-manufacturers-and-greener-buses 2025-07-29T07:17:00+01:00 Mayors and Ministers back British manufacturers and greener buses Government ministers and metro mayors commit to greener transport and greater job opportunities across the regions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-protects-thousands-of-miles-of-bus-services-from-being-scrapped 2025-06-03T00:01:02+01:00 Government protects thousands of miles of bus services from being scrapped Bus Services Bill will give local leaders the power to shape the bus services their communities rely on. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-greater-growth-for-the-coach-sector-ahead-of-national-coach-week 2025-05-06T15:36:36+01:00 Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, visits Star Coaches in Batley and celebrates a sector that provides 42,000 jobs in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-transport-minister-joins-bus-bosses-to-supercharge-green-vehicles-and-boost-business 2025-03-13T00:00:00+00:00 Local Transport Minister joins bus bosses to supercharge green vehicles and boost business New UK bus manufacturing expert panel will prioritise high quality buses that meet the needs of passengers and improve living standards across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bus-passengers-to-save-hundreds-as-government-prevents-cliff-edge-fare-hike 2025-01-01T00:01:11+00:00 Bus passengers to save hundreds as government prevents cliff-edge fare hike Government sets £3 national bus fare cap until the end of 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-buses-on-the-way-as-government-introduces-new-legislation-to-boost-local-control-of-services 2024-12-17T17:00:04+00:00 Better buses on the way as government introduces new legislation to boost local control of services The Bus Services Bill will overhaul how bus services operate, delivering on our commitment to improve living standards across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-minister-visits-brighton-to-see-uks-most-accessible-buses-for-international-day-of-people-with-disabilities 2024-12-03T17:37:04+00:00 Transport Minister visits Brighton to see UK’s most accessible buses for international day of people with disabilities DfT wants to build a transport system that works for everyone: Brighton and Hove are leading the way to make this a reality for bus passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cma-letter-to-local-authorities-and-local-transport-bodies-about-street-furniture-contracts-containing-exclusivity-clauses 2024-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 CMA letter to local authorities and local transport bodies about street furniture contracts containing exclusivity clauses The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an open letter for local authorities and local transport bodies about street furniture contracts containing exclusivity clauses regarding advertising. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-unveils-her-vision-for-integrated-transport-across-england 2024-11-28T00:00:00+00:00 Transport Secretary unveils her vision for integrated transport across England The Integrated National Transport Strategy will set out a 'people first approach' to getting people around the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-billion-government-funding-boost-for-bus-services-across-england-to-help-end-postcode-lottery 2024-11-17T00:00:00+00:00 £1 billion government funding boost for bus services across England to help end postcode lottery Funding will keep fares down, protect local routes and deliver more reliable services.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/12-million-to-boost-rural-transport-in-the-uk 2024-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 £1.2 million to boost rural transport in the UK Winning projects use the latest innovations to help meet the unique transport needs of people who live in rural areas.