Urban Transport Group
@utg-uk.bsky.social
We are the UK’s network of transport authorities.
With next week's Budget approaching, we're looking forward to confirmation of revenue funding levels for bus.
Buses deliver for local people and for Gov's missions. But sustained revenue funding is essential for local authorities to meet their ambitions
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
Buses deliver for local people and for Gov's missions. But sustained revenue funding is essential for local authorities to meet their ambitions
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
November 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
With next week's Budget approaching, we're looking forward to confirmation of revenue funding levels for bus.
Buses deliver for local people and for Gov's missions. But sustained revenue funding is essential for local authorities to meet their ambitions
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
Buses deliver for local people and for Gov's missions. But sustained revenue funding is essential for local authorities to meet their ambitions
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
To realise the benefits of bus franchising and EPs, our members need sustained revenue funding for bus.
We're keen to see funding levels that will allow city regions to continue to deliver for passengers and communities.
Read our Budget submission 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
We're keen to see funding levels that will allow city regions to continue to deliver for passengers and communities.
Read our Budget submission 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
November 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
To realise the benefits of bus franchising and EPs, our members need sustained revenue funding for bus.
We're keen to see funding levels that will allow city regions to continue to deliver for passengers and communities.
Read our Budget submission 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
We're keen to see funding levels that will allow city regions to continue to deliver for passengers and communities.
Read our Budget submission 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
We're supporting @landorlinks.bsky.social Local Transport Summit, which is hosted by our Member East Midlands Combined County Authority.
Our Policy Manager Monta Drozdova will be discussing transport devolution.
⏰ 18 & 19 Nov
📍 Derby Conference Centre
www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/local...
Our Policy Manager Monta Drozdova will be discussing transport devolution.
⏰ 18 & 19 Nov
📍 Derby Conference Centre
www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/local...
November 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We're supporting @landorlinks.bsky.social Local Transport Summit, which is hosted by our Member East Midlands Combined County Authority.
Our Policy Manager Monta Drozdova will be discussing transport devolution.
⏰ 18 & 19 Nov
📍 Derby Conference Centre
www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/local...
Our Policy Manager Monta Drozdova will be discussing transport devolution.
⏰ 18 & 19 Nov
📍 Derby Conference Centre
www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/local...
Interested in transport? 🚈
Looking for a new podcast to brighten up the commute? 🎧
Our Urban Transport Next podcast series, supported by AtkinsRéalis, has over 25 episodes.
Check out some of our recent, high-profile guests 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast
Looking for a new podcast to brighten up the commute? 🎧
Our Urban Transport Next podcast series, supported by AtkinsRéalis, has over 25 episodes.
Check out some of our recent, high-profile guests 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast
November 11, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Interested in transport? 🚈
Looking for a new podcast to brighten up the commute? 🎧
Our Urban Transport Next podcast series, supported by AtkinsRéalis, has over 25 episodes.
Check out some of our recent, high-profile guests 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast
Looking for a new podcast to brighten up the commute? 🎧
Our Urban Transport Next podcast series, supported by AtkinsRéalis, has over 25 episodes.
Check out some of our recent, high-profile guests 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast
The Government must use the upcoming Budget to “maintain the momentum” that is transforming local transport across England’s urban areas.
That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury.
Read more details 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury.
Read more details 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
November 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The Government must use the upcoming Budget to “maintain the momentum” that is transforming local transport across England’s urban areas.
That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury.
Read more details 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury.
Read more details 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
Last week, our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social interviewed Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk to coincide with the Bus Services Act.
In this blog, Jason reflects on the conversation, and how the Act will benefit our members and local communities.
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
In this blog, Jason reflects on the conversation, and how the Act will benefit our members and local communities.
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Last week, our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social interviewed Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk to coincide with the Bus Services Act.
In this blog, Jason reflects on the conversation, and how the Act will benefit our members and local communities.
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
In this blog, Jason reflects on the conversation, and how the Act will benefit our members and local communities.
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
We are welcoming the introduction of the Railways Bill into Parliament today - the legislation that will create Great British Railways (GBR).
The Bill will give England’s mayors a new role and a bigger say in how the railway is run in their areas.
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
The Bill will give England’s mayors a new role and a bigger say in how the railway is run in their areas.
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We are welcoming the introduction of the Railways Bill into Parliament today - the legislation that will create Great British Railways (GBR).
The Bill will give England’s mayors a new role and a bigger say in how the railway is run in their areas.
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
The Bill will give England’s mayors a new role and a bigger say in how the railway is run in their areas.
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
We're delighted Transport for Wales @transportforwales.bsky.social has become our newest Principal Member (our highest membership tier)! 🥳
TfW joined us in 2020, and have been a highly engaged member, sharing their unique perspective with our network.
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
TfW joined us in 2020, and have been a highly engaged member, sharing their unique perspective with our network.
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We're delighted Transport for Wales @transportforwales.bsky.social has become our newest Principal Member (our highest membership tier)! 🥳
TfW joined us in 2020, and have been a highly engaged member, sharing their unique perspective with our network.
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
TfW joined us in 2020, and have been a highly engaged member, sharing their unique perspective with our network.
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
Off last week for half term? What a week it was for buses... 🚌🚀
📜 Bus Services Bill became law
tinyurl.com/2mchyf22
🎙️ Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk talked about buses on our podcast
tinyurl.com/knhh9ppp
🖊️ New blog explaining the Act
tinyurl.com/4hmpz3vz
📜 Bus Services Bill became law
tinyurl.com/2mchyf22
🎙️ Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk talked about buses on our podcast
tinyurl.com/knhh9ppp
🖊️ New blog explaining the Act
tinyurl.com/4hmpz3vz
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Off last week for half term? What a week it was for buses... 🚌🚀
📜 Bus Services Bill became law
tinyurl.com/2mchyf22
🎙️ Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk talked about buses on our podcast
tinyurl.com/knhh9ppp
🖊️ New blog explaining the Act
tinyurl.com/4hmpz3vz
📜 Bus Services Bill became law
tinyurl.com/2mchyf22
🎙️ Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk talked about buses on our podcast
tinyurl.com/knhh9ppp
🖊️ New blog explaining the Act
tinyurl.com/4hmpz3vz
"My dad was a bus driver. Transport is in the blood. I wouldn’t have gone on to college if it hadn’t have been for buses. They were absolutely critical for me."
Hear Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk discuss the role of buses - on our podcast 🎧
www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
Hear Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk discuss the role of buses - on our podcast 🎧
www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
October 31, 2025 at 9:37 AM
"My dad was a bus driver. Transport is in the blood. I wouldn’t have gone on to college if it hadn’t have been for buses. They were absolutely critical for me."
Hear Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk discuss the role of buses - on our podcast 🎧
www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
Hear Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk discuss the role of buses - on our podcast 🎧
www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
NEW BLOG 🗣️
Why tackling violence against women & girls on public transport is everybody’s responsibility.
Our Assistant Director Becky Fuller blogs following DfT's 'Safer Streets, Safer Transport' Summit in Greater Manchester, earlier this month.
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
Why tackling violence against women & girls on public transport is everybody’s responsibility.
Our Assistant Director Becky Fuller blogs following DfT's 'Safer Streets, Safer Transport' Summit in Greater Manchester, earlier this month.
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
October 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
NEW BLOG 🗣️
Why tackling violence against women & girls on public transport is everybody’s responsibility.
Our Assistant Director Becky Fuller blogs following DfT's 'Safer Streets, Safer Transport' Summit in Greater Manchester, earlier this month.
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
Why tackling violence against women & girls on public transport is everybody’s responsibility.
Our Assistant Director Becky Fuller blogs following DfT's 'Safer Streets, Safer Transport' Summit in Greater Manchester, earlier this month.
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
We were delighted to welcome Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk on our Urban Transport Next podcast to talk about buses & the new Bus Services Act.
The Minister also spoke about micromobility, accessibility & integrated transport.
Listen now 🎙️🎧
www.urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
The Minister also spoke about micromobility, accessibility & integrated transport.
Listen now 🎙️🎧
www.urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
October 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM
We were delighted to welcome Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk on our Urban Transport Next podcast to talk about buses & the new Bus Services Act.
The Minister also spoke about micromobility, accessibility & integrated transport.
Listen now 🎙️🎧
www.urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
The Minister also spoke about micromobility, accessibility & integrated transport.
Listen now 🎙️🎧
www.urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
What is the Bus Services Act? 🚍📜
And why is it so significant for our members and for bus passengers across England?
Our new blog 🖊️ explores the key takeaways of how the Act will help to reshape the bus landscape...
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
And why is it so significant for our members and for bus passengers across England?
Our new blog 🖊️ explores the key takeaways of how the Act will help to reshape the bus landscape...
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
October 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
What is the Bus Services Act? 🚍📜
And why is it so significant for our members and for bus passengers across England?
Our new blog 🖊️ explores the key takeaways of how the Act will help to reshape the bus landscape...
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
And why is it so significant for our members and for bus passengers across England?
Our new blog 🖊️ explores the key takeaways of how the Act will help to reshape the bus landscape...
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
The Bus Services Bill has today become law 🎉🚍📜
Our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social has warmly welcomed the Act, and its recognition of the critical role that local areas play on the road to better buses.
Full statement 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
Our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social has warmly welcomed the Act, and its recognition of the critical role that local areas play on the road to better buses.
Full statement 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
October 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The Bus Services Bill has today become law 🎉🚍📜
Our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social has warmly welcomed the Act, and its recognition of the critical role that local areas play on the road to better buses.
Full statement 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
Our Director @mrjasonprince.bsky.social has warmly welcomed the Act, and its recognition of the critical role that local areas play on the road to better buses.
Full statement 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
We're very excited about UITP's World Public Transport Day - coming 17 April 2026.
The day is a brand new annual global celebration of the essential role that public transport plays in our lives and our cities 🎉🚍🚶🚋🚴♀️🚉🧑🦽
Save the date 🗓️ and look out for more info soon 👀
The day is a brand new annual global celebration of the essential role that public transport plays in our lives and our cities 🎉🚍🚶🚋🚴♀️🚉🧑🦽
Save the date 🗓️ and look out for more info soon 👀
October 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We're very excited about UITP's World Public Transport Day - coming 17 April 2026.
The day is a brand new annual global celebration of the essential role that public transport plays in our lives and our cities 🎉🚍🚶🚋🚴♀️🚉🧑🦽
Save the date 🗓️ and look out for more info soon 👀
The day is a brand new annual global celebration of the essential role that public transport plays in our lives and our cities 🎉🚍🚶🚋🚴♀️🚉🧑🦽
Save the date 🗓️ and look out for more info soon 👀
Government must use next month's Budget to “maintain the momentum” that is transforming local transport across England’s urban areas.
That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury.
Read more details 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury.
Read more details 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Government must use next month's Budget to “maintain the momentum” that is transforming local transport across England’s urban areas.
That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury.
Read more details 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury.
Read more details 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
Good public transport, and walking, cycling and wheeling infrastructure, are essential for unlocking opportunity, boosting growth and hitting net zero goals.
With long-term funding and devolved powers, city regions are delivering change.
Read more ⬇️
urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...
With long-term funding and devolved powers, city regions are delivering change.
Read more ⬇️
urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...
October 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Good public transport, and walking, cycling and wheeling infrastructure, are essential for unlocking opportunity, boosting growth and hitting net zero goals.
With long-term funding and devolved powers, city regions are delivering change.
Read more ⬇️
urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...
With long-term funding and devolved powers, city regions are delivering change.
Read more ⬇️
urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...
⏰ Coming up at #CPC25 in two hours...
Our panel fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social will discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth and transform lives.
Our panel fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social will discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth and transform lives.
October 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
⏰ Coming up at #CPC25 in two hours...
Our panel fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social will discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth and transform lives.
Our panel fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social will discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth and transform lives.
Transport devo is the key to unlocking growth and opportunity.
Join our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social at #CPC25 to explore how better transport can create better places.
🗓️ Mon 6 Oct | 🕒 15:00-16:30
📍 Friends’ Meeting House, Manchester
www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/conse...
Join our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social at #CPC25 to explore how better transport can create better places.
🗓️ Mon 6 Oct | 🕒 15:00-16:30
📍 Friends’ Meeting House, Manchester
www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/conse...
October 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Transport devo is the key to unlocking growth and opportunity.
Join our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social at #CPC25 to explore how better transport can create better places.
🗓️ Mon 6 Oct | 🕒 15:00-16:30
📍 Friends’ Meeting House, Manchester
www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/conse...
Join our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social at #CPC25 to explore how better transport can create better places.
🗓️ Mon 6 Oct | 🕒 15:00-16:30
📍 Friends’ Meeting House, Manchester
www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/conse...
Missed it the first time? Now’s your chance to catch up.
Our Urban Transport Next podcast with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social is available to listen again 🎧 or watch back 👀
Hear about the Mayor's bold vision for transport in York and North Yorkshire.
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
Our Urban Transport Next podcast with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social is available to listen again 🎧 or watch back 👀
Hear about the Mayor's bold vision for transport in York and North Yorkshire.
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
October 2, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Missed it the first time? Now’s your chance to catch up.
Our Urban Transport Next podcast with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social is available to listen again 🎧 or watch back 👀
Hear about the Mayor's bold vision for transport in York and North Yorkshire.
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
Our Urban Transport Next podcast with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social is available to listen again 🎧 or watch back 👀
Hear about the Mayor's bold vision for transport in York and North Yorkshire.
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
We're pleased to be supporting Northern Powerhouse Partnership on its Annual Transport Reception at the #LabourConference2025, TONIGHT at 5pm.
Join senior politicians, inc @heidialexander.bsky.social & Oliver Coppard, & transport sector experts to reflect on transport challenges & opportunities.
Join senior politicians, inc @heidialexander.bsky.social & Oliver Coppard, & transport sector experts to reflect on transport challenges & opportunities.
September 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We're pleased to be supporting Northern Powerhouse Partnership on its Annual Transport Reception at the #LabourConference2025, TONIGHT at 5pm.
Join senior politicians, inc @heidialexander.bsky.social & Oliver Coppard, & transport sector experts to reflect on transport challenges & opportunities.
Join senior politicians, inc @heidialexander.bsky.social & Oliver Coppard, & transport sector experts to reflect on transport challenges & opportunities.
It was fantastic to welcome Lord Peter Hendy, Rail Minister, for an in-conversation event with @robparsonsna.bsky.social at #LabourConference2025 yesterday.
The discussion, jointly hosted by the Railway Industry Association, covered key topics such as rail devolution and the case for investment.
The discussion, jointly hosted by the Railway Industry Association, covered key topics such as rail devolution and the case for investment.
September 29, 2025 at 7:31 AM
It was fantastic to welcome Lord Peter Hendy, Rail Minister, for an in-conversation event with @robparsonsna.bsky.social at #LabourConference2025 yesterday.
The discussion, jointly hosted by the Railway Industry Association, covered key topics such as rail devolution and the case for investment.
The discussion, jointly hosted by the Railway Industry Association, covered key topics such as rail devolution and the case for investment.
Transport devolution is a driving force for achieving Government's policy missions.
Join us at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference where we'll discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth & transform people's lives.
Read more 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...
Join us at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference where we'll discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth & transform people's lives.
Read more 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...
September 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Transport devolution is a driving force for achieving Government's policy missions.
Join us at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference where we'll discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth & transform people's lives.
Read more 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...
Join us at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference where we'll discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth & transform people's lives.
Read more 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...
We're off to Liverpool this weekend for the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference.
Our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social features a stellar line-up of political leaders and policy experts who will discuss how transport devolution can play its part in enabling economic growth.
Join us 🫴
Our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social features a stellar line-up of political leaders and policy experts who will discuss how transport devolution can play its part in enabling economic growth.
Join us 🫴
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We're off to Liverpool this weekend for the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference.
Our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social features a stellar line-up of political leaders and policy experts who will discuss how transport devolution can play its part in enabling economic growth.
Join us 🫴
Our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social features a stellar line-up of political leaders and policy experts who will discuss how transport devolution can play its part in enabling economic growth.
Join us 🫴
⏰ TODAY at 12pm...
Our live conversation with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social in which he will discuss his ambition for a transport network that works for everyone, and is:
❤️🩹 healthy
👨🦯 accessible
🛡️ safe
💚 green, and
📈 supports economic growth
Register ✍️
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
Our live conversation with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social in which he will discuss his ambition for a transport network that works for everyone, and is:
❤️🩹 healthy
👨🦯 accessible
🛡️ safe
💚 green, and
📈 supports economic growth
Register ✍️
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
September 23, 2025 at 7:19 AM
⏰ TODAY at 12pm...
Our live conversation with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social in which he will discuss his ambition for a transport network that works for everyone, and is:
❤️🩹 healthy
👨🦯 accessible
🛡️ safe
💚 green, and
📈 supports economic growth
Register ✍️
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
Our live conversation with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social in which he will discuss his ambition for a transport network that works for everyone, and is:
❤️🩹 healthy
👨🦯 accessible
🛡️ safe
💚 green, and
📈 supports economic growth
Register ✍️
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...