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Wednesday, 06 May 2026

Oxford Mail

• Oxford Bus Company launches new service near hospitalPatients, visitors, and staff now have easier access to improved hospital transport.

South Wales Argus

• Stronger action to improve bus services across WalesA transport group is calling for stronger action to improve bus services across Wales.

Coach and Bus Week

• Slow buses a deterrent, CPT survey findsSlow buses are deterring people from using public transport in Wales, according to new polling for CPT Cymru. A Wales-wide poll found that approximately a third of respondents (32%) would use public transport more often if journey times by bus were faster, whilst 51% of those aged under 30 said they would use buses more if they were faster.

Highways News

• Wiltshire secures £206m for transport upgradesWiltshire Council has announced that it has secured more than £206m in government funding through the Department for Transport's Integrated Transport Fund and Bus Services Fund, covering the period from 2026-27 to 2029-30.

Other News Sources

• First Bus and Combined Authority shuttle showcases sustainable travel at UKREiiF 2026First Bus is partnering with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to support the sustainability goals of UKREiiF 2026, the leading UK regeneration and infrastructure conference taking place in Leeds from 19-21 May.
• New bus gate to support public transport around George SquareA new bus gate will soon come into force to support public transport as the transformation of George Square moves into its next phase.