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Friday, 09 August 2024

BBC News

• Local transport hub scheme worth £400k launchesThe local travel hubs link up services like cycle hire with the wider bus, rail and tram networks.

Other Regional Press

• Eastbourne MP and County Lib Dem leader meet transport bosses over Seaside bus lane concernsEastbourne MP Josh Babarinde and St Anthonys Councillor David Tutt have met with East Sussex County Council transport bosses to discuss their concerns about the proposed Seaside bus lane.
• Investment of £750k completed at Rochdale bus depotFirst Bus has completed a £750,000 investment programme at its Rochdale depot. The focus of the improvements are enhanced engineering facilities, including a new double height workshop bay for vehicle repair and maintenance.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• 86% overall satisfaction with bus services in Scotland, survey findsOverall satisfaction with bus services in Scotland among passengers is 86%, but punctuality and waiting times “need to improve,” Transport Focus has found in the first year of results for Scotland’s Your Bus Journey survey.

Other News Sources

• Work begins at Uckfield Bus StationIt's being funded through contributions from local developers and the East Sussex Bus Service Improvement Plan.
• More than £20m in funding agreed for key infrastructure projects in Greater ManchesterMembers of the Bee Network Committee have approved the release of more than £20m to progress with key transport infrastructure projects in Greater Manchester.