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Wednesday, 08 July 2026

BBC News

• Bus company boss hits back at MP over criticismAn MP has become embroiled in a war of words with a local bus provider over provision of services in his constituency. North Norfolk Liberal Democrat MP Steffan Aquarone said he had spent the past two years fighting "tirelessly" for more frequent buses, and earlier and later services.
• Scheme to speed up public transport to be trialledA trial scheme designed to speed up public transport in York city centre by cutting congestion will begin in January. City of York Council voted unanimously to restrict parts of Rougier Street, George Hudson Street and Micklegate to buses, emergency vehicles and taxis between 07:00 and 23:00.

Times Online

• Train too costly? Try a commuter coach from Cotswolds to London [subscription]GoStroud, created by a couple who were fed up with 'crazy expensive' trains, will run three days a week saving passengers as much as £100

Bristol Live

• Parking fee could hit businesses as locals say 'improve public transport first!'The proposed levy could raise millions for better buses and discourage people from driving to work

Cambridge News

• Free bus pass delayed for thousands in England due to state pension age riseA new regulation means those born between July 6 and August 5, 1960, face a four-month wait for both their State Pension and free bus pass in England, as the pension age gradually rises from 66 to 67.

Other Regional Press

• New summer bus service connects The Wrekin, Wellington and Ironbridge GorgeA new summer bus service is set to make it easier for residents and visitors to explore some of Telford and Wrekin's most popular destinations, with the launch of Wrekin Connect alongside the return of the Ironbridge Gorge Park and Ride service this summer.

Other News Sources

• Scarborough And Whitby MP Criticises Council's School Transport PolicyScarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume says North Yorkshire Council's revised home-to-school transport policy is breaking down communities and splitting up siblings.
• New data from FirstGroup shows investment in cleaner and greener transport is reducing emissions and boosting access to environmentally friendly transportNew data released from FirstGroup shows the Group has reduced emissions by 30% since 2020 as it works towards a fully zero-emission commercial bus fleet by 2035.