tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-04-13T09:43:00+01:00 HM Government 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/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/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/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/speeches/national-bus-fare-cap 2024-10-29T15:54:35+00:00 National bus fare cap Single bus fares will be limited at £3 until the end of 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-1-billion-to-boost-bus-services-across-the-country-as-bus-fares-capped-at-3 2024-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 Over £1 billion to boost bus services across the country as bus fares capped at £3 The £3 fare cap will keep bus travel affordable while ensuring it is fair to taxpayers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/women-in-the-bus-industry-celebrated-as-transport-minister-visits-manchester 2024-10-08T00:00:00+01:00 Women in the bus industry celebrated as Transport Minister visits Manchester Simon Lightwood spoke with women in the industry and reaffirmed the government's commitment to a bus revolution. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/half-a-billion-pound-investment-in-electric-buses-to-spark-a-new-era-of-green-growth 2024-10-08T00:00:00+01:00 Half a billion-pound investment in electric buses secured ahead of International Investment Summit Communities across the country will benefit from brand new, state-of-the-art green buses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-regulations-come-into-force-to-improve-accessibility-on-local-buses-and-coaches 2024-10-01T12:54:30+01:00 New regulations come into force to improve accessibility on local buses and coaches Local bus and coach services will have to provide real-time onboard route and stop information. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/bus-retrofit-performance 2024-09-12T13:54:24+01:00 Bus retrofit performance Transport Secretary announces a permanent end to further government funding for retrofit and closure of clean vehicle retrofit accreditation scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-sets-the-wheels-in-motion-on-biggest-overhaul-to-buses-in-a-generation 2024-09-09T00:00:00+01:00 Transport Secretary sets the wheels in motion on "biggest overhaul to buses in a generation" The new Buses Bill will put power over bus services back in the hands of local leaders. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-kickstarts-bus-revolution-as-she-promises-to-support-local-leaders-to-deliver-better-buses-up-and-down-the-country 2024-07-11T00:01:01+01:00 Transport Secretary kickstarts 'bus revolution' as she promises to support local leaders to deliver better buses up and down the country Our plan will create and save vital bus routes by allowing communities to take back control of bus services through franchising or public ownership.