Transportinfo.org.uk - today's transport news in the uk, hand picked for you each morning

Monday, 21 October 2024

BBC News

• Crime-cutting night bus experiment may be repeatedAn experimental night bus service designed to cut anti-social behaviour in north Devon has proven so successful it may return next year.

Daily Record

• Almost eight million free bus journeys made in North Lanarkshire this yearThe Scottish Government has protected free bus passes for everyone over 60, and disabled people, while also extending the scheme to injured veterans.

Get Surrey

• 'Crucial' London buses 'busy and late' after 'enormous development' as TfL told to improve themSadiq Khan says services have 'fallen slightly below the minimum performance standard'

Other Regional Press

• Dial-a-bus scheme for 91/93 Peebles route to be discussedPROPOSALS for a 'dial-a-bus' scheme for two services will be explained at a meeting in Skirling village hall.
• 'Chatty bus' connects people on World Mental Health DayA 'chatty bus' aimed at connecting people and tackling loneliness took to the road to mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
• Big plans for future of Exeter bus stationExeter's bulldozed bus station will be transformed into a multi-million-pound development featuring homes, retail outlets and public spaces, members of the city council have been assured.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Women in Bus and Coach momentum is strong at 2024 summitThe second annual Women in Bus and Coach summit took place in Manchester at the start of October. Momentum continues to build, and there's still much work to do