Bus Users UK

🚌 The future of our buses is up for discussion. We have launched a public consultation on proposals for bus franchising. Whatever your view, this is your chance to be heard. Have your say: orlo.uk/NpdHC

@BarclayBusUsers was on @BBCRadioWales recently discussing new bus services and ditching your car in favour of sustainable public transport (47 mins in) tinyurl.com/3kn8zf87

We want to hear what the people of #Bridgend have to say about local bus services so join us with @BridgendCBC and @FirstCymru_ this Friday. If you can't make it, email your comments to letstalkbuses@bususers.org

A great opportunity for passengers to shape the future of #PontypriddBusStation @RCTCouncil are asking for feedback. Please make sure you #HaveYourSay @BusUsersUK

Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’. Report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforce. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/j…

We're recruiting a new Trustee to champion passengers and support our work campaigning for accessible, inclusive, reliable transport tinyurl.com/2zedrzpd

Rising bus passenger numbers near pre-Covid levels bbc.in/3QI4q23

Are autonomous vehicles the answer when vital bus services are no longer viable? @BarclayBusUsers shares his thoughts following #MOVE2026 - Autonomous Urbanism tinyurl.com/jeptftwt

If you're having to travel at the moment please remember to #BeBusKind to yourselves and each other, and follow advice on staying safe in the heat!

We're recruiting! If you're a creative problem solver with great people skills and you want to help improve bus journeys in Scotland, this could be the perfect role tinyurl.com/yrcwyt46

A huge thank you to everyone who made #BetterTransportWeek 2026 such a success. From community events to bold world record attempts, we celebrated the transport that connects us — building stronger, greener, fairer communities.

Real time digital timetable screens being added to the bus network. This one in Scarborough North Yorkshire The stop is served by 3 operators and some timetables were never displayed. Once operational this will be an improvement for passengers @CBTransport @BusUsersUK

We're in Bude, Cornwall tomorrow with @RideTfC for #BetterTransportWeek to hear what you have to say about your local bus services #LoveTheBus #LetsTalkBuses

Check out just a few of the things happening online and around the country today as part of #BetterTransportWeek. For more information about these events or to get involved during the week, visit bettertransportweek.org.uk

Our fantastic fundraiser George is attempting to set a new @GWR #WorldRecord for #BetterTransportWeek, travelling from John O'Groats to Land's End - 603 miles as the crow flies - in under 24hrs using only public transport. Follow his progress and donate 👉ow.ly/kXIl50ZcBzs

Pioneering West Lothian scheme to help blind bus passengers hailed as success edinburghlive.co.uk/news/pioneerin…

Tell us about your favourite journey in one sentence, and you could win this transport-tastic book bundle! bettertransport.org.uk/better-transpo… #BetterTransportWeek [This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with X.]

In Swansea today for a catch up talking all things Buses with the team at First Cymru. Following a recent milestone birthday, I also got chance to use my concessionary bus pass for the first time. Great to see a timetable showing services from another operator too!

#BetterTransportWeek. Pledging to use sustainable transport at least once during the week? If you're thinking, 'But I use the bus / train / bike all the time anyway,' that's brilliant! Sign the pledge and show how many people use and care about transport. bettertransport.org.uk/pledge-to-use-…