Andrew Cowell
@andycowell.bsky.social
Rail industry operations; trying to make public transport better. Occasional bus explorer. Travel/photography/environment/bus/rail/outdoors. Born 331ppm.
Sad to see Hulleys of Baslow shutting up shop, but it's no secret they've been struggling for a while. Hope everyone finds alternative employment.
March 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sad to see Hulleys of Baslow shutting up shop, but it's no secret they've been struggling for a while. Hope everyone finds alternative employment.
Reposted by Andrew Cowell
So the results are in!
In 2024, Wind Power was the MAIN contributor of electricity into the UK grid with 29.4%.
Gas was a close second at 25.9%.
Also, in line with this, wholesale energy prices DROPPED.
It's all going in the right direction.
In 2024, Wind Power was the MAIN contributor of electricity into the UK grid with 29.4%.
Gas was a close second at 25.9%.
Also, in line with this, wholesale energy prices DROPPED.
It's all going in the right direction.
January 1, 2025 at 6:42 AM
So the results are in!
In 2024, Wind Power was the MAIN contributor of electricity into the UK grid with 29.4%.
Gas was a close second at 25.9%.
Also, in line with this, wholesale energy prices DROPPED.
It's all going in the right direction.
In 2024, Wind Power was the MAIN contributor of electricity into the UK grid with 29.4%.
Gas was a close second at 25.9%.
Also, in line with this, wholesale energy prices DROPPED.
It's all going in the right direction.
My very last £2 bus fare journey with a trip to Bolton Abbey. The delightful 3 times a week 74A provided by North Yorkshire Council.
I seem to have got myself in the news again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I seem to have got myself in the news again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 30, 2024 at 4:52 PM
My very last £2 bus fare journey with a trip to Bolton Abbey. The delightful 3 times a week 74A provided by North Yorkshire Council.
I seem to have got myself in the news again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I seem to have got myself in the news again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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💸 Millions of people in the UK can't afford to own cars, or can't drive for whatever reason.
🛑 The lack of non-car options means they are trapped around where they live.
🚍 Getting around needs to more affordable, which means less focus on private cars.
🧵A thread on #CarCulture 👇
🛑 The lack of non-car options means they are trapped around where they live.
🚍 Getting around needs to more affordable, which means less focus on private cars.
🧵A thread on #CarCulture 👇
‘Entrenched car culture’ leaves millions of Britons in transport poverty
Study finds drivers spending up to a fifth of pre-tax income on running a car as lack of infrastructure deters people from cycling
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2024 at 10:56 AM
💸 Millions of people in the UK can't afford to own cars, or can't drive for whatever reason.
🛑 The lack of non-car options means they are trapped around where they live.
🚍 Getting around needs to more affordable, which means less focus on private cars.
🧵A thread on #CarCulture 👇
🛑 The lack of non-car options means they are trapped around where they live.
🚍 Getting around needs to more affordable, which means less focus on private cars.
🧵A thread on #CarCulture 👇
Generally good news although a mixed picture. Wales & Scotland had much stronger growth without £2 fare. www.route-one.net/news/dft-ann...
DfT annual bus stats: Patronage rises, vehicle mileage holds
Bus usage across Britain rose by 7% in the year ending March 2024, according to newly published data from the Department for Transport (DfT).
www.route-one.net
December 4, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Generally good news although a mixed picture. Wales & Scotland had much stronger growth without £2 fare. www.route-one.net/news/dft-ann...
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🚨🚨SUPER LOW/NEGATIVE PRICE ALERT!!!🚨🚨
Tomorrow's Prices: 24th November
Overnight low ~ -1p (🥳🥳🥳)
Morning peak ~ 6p
Afternoon low ~ 8p
Evening peak ~ 38p
POST-evening low ~ 0p
Fill your boots!!
(please repost this)
Tomorrow's Prices: 24th November
Overnight low ~ -1p (🥳🥳🥳)
Morning peak ~ 6p
Afternoon low ~ 8p
Evening peak ~ 38p
POST-evening low ~ 0p
Fill your boots!!
(please repost this)
November 23, 2024 at 10:21 AM
🚨🚨SUPER LOW/NEGATIVE PRICE ALERT!!!🚨🚨
Tomorrow's Prices: 24th November
Overnight low ~ -1p (🥳🥳🥳)
Morning peak ~ 6p
Afternoon low ~ 8p
Evening peak ~ 38p
POST-evening low ~ 0p
Fill your boots!!
(please repost this)
Tomorrow's Prices: 24th November
Overnight low ~ -1p (🥳🥳🥳)
Morning peak ~ 6p
Afternoon low ~ 8p
Evening peak ~ 38p
POST-evening low ~ 0p
Fill your boots!!
(please repost this)
Fresh snow & sunshine. Only one way to experience the Peak District at its finest, a round trip from Derby via Wirksworth/Ashbourne/Buxton & Bakewell.
November 20, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Fresh snow & sunshine. Only one way to experience the Peak District at its finest, a round trip from Derby via Wirksworth/Ashbourne/Buxton & Bakewell.
Interesting visit to the last day of Euro Bus Expo. The Chinese and electric buses have firmly arrived.
November 14, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Interesting visit to the last day of Euro Bus Expo. The Chinese and electric buses have firmly arrived.