David Sidebottom

Can see why @motoway Rugby services scored so well on the @TransportFocus Motorway Services Users Survey. Clean, bright and spacious. Fantastic friendly service at @GreggsOfficial too.

Transport Focus Director Louise Collins will speak at @BCofEx and @transportgovuk’s Anti-Social Behaviour Conference, hearing the passenger view on tackling issues like violence against women and girls. Learn more in Transport User Voice: ow.ly/L60o50U9QOP #VAWG

Transport Focus welcomes @LouHaigh's review of revenue protection practices: "We will be sharing what passengers have told us about how confusing the current rail ticketing system is." @AlexRobertsonTF Find out more: ow.ly/k9Es50U5UvU

Today we have launched a new report – The next stop: Making London’s buses better 🚍 🚏bit.ly/makingbusesbet… #BetterLondonBuses 1/7

🚛 Nearly half of lorry drivers are dissatisfied with rest stops, our survey reveals. Transport Focus is bringing together the public and private sector to create long-term solutions to improve safety, facilities and availability. 🔗 ow.ly/iBnv50U07X4 #NationalLorryWeek

Really significant report for us today. Scores for lorry driver rest stops are the lowest we get on any of our surveys and yet the welfare of lower drivers is critical to the health of our economy. Please support and share.

We're all set for #HighwaysUK @AlexRobertsonTF joins a keynote panel to discuss what Transport Focus is doing for road users. We're also hosting a panel, ‘Diversion routes – the road to satisfaction?’ with Nathan Dacres from @NationalHways. @HWYSUK

🚧 Our new research shows road users don’t widely understand symbols (squares, diamonds, circles) on diversion signs. We're working with @NationalHways to improve trust in diversions, making sure drivers feel confident navigating roadworks. 🔗 ow.ly/NONH50TMlLQ

In our latest blog, Transport Focus Director, Natasha Grice, discusses our Transport Focus Rail User Survey, which highlights key passenger priorities like punctuality, reliability, and overcrowding. Find out more: ow.ly/1cEb50TyHLK

Natasha Grice of @TransportFocus joins our line-up of transport leaders and policy experts at our #Con24 fringe event with @CentreforCities. Together, the panel will debate how transport can play its full role in enabling economic growth, decarbonisation and social mobility.

Louise Collins of @TransportFocus joins our line-up of political leaders and policy experts at our #lab24 fringe event with @CentreforCities. Together, they will debate how transport can play its full role in enabling economic growth, decarbonisation and social mobility.

Delighted to be in Birmingham this morning. Talking at @BCofEx event launching @transportgovuk @Arup 'Social value toolkit for bus'. I'll be outlining key results from the @TransportFocus Your Bus Journey passenger survey. Seting out why buses matter to passengers.

The Social Value Toolkit for Buses will be launched tomorrow in Birmingham and Online. The Toolkit will be available on our website after the launch event. You can find out more by exploring our latest blog post, or book a last minute ticket: buscentreofexcellence.org.uk/events/launch-…

Great to hear @simonlightwood and @MayorEastMids recognise vital role buses play. Also recognised @TransportFocus priorities in response to my question about what better buses look like in the future. Need to focus on frequency, reliability, value for money and integration.

On my way to Derby for launch of this timely report. Buses provide vital access to work, education, health, shopping and leisure. @TransportFocus research shows that a frequent, reliable and value for money service drives up passenger satisfaction and can attract new users.

💸 One in three transactions at railway stations in the most deprived areas are made with cash. Transport Focus analysis highlights how some passengers could be disadvantaged if cash was not accepted for ticket purchases. Find out more: ow.ly/Ambo50SKSeW @Railways_GB

Nice touch by @AvantiWestCoast on the delayed 06:41 from Stockport to Euston this morning. Just popped to the shop to buy a coffee. 'I can offer you a free coffee as we're delayed' was the reply from the member of crew. Doesn't alter me being late but gesture appreciated.

📰 | 🎫 - @MetroMayorSteve has announced a new reduced £2 fare for people using the Headbolt Lane line – which will make it cheaper to travel over the summer weekends! Find out more 👉 ow.ly/6FHZ50SxZEq

Privileged to be part of @lindamccordTF @TransportFocus final day as Chair of West Midlands Bus Alliance. Linda has done a fantastic job for local bus passengers over 8 years. Challenging operators and @TransportForWM but always balanced, consumer focused and evidence based 👏

Great to see the revamped platforms 13 and 14 satellite lounge at @NetworkRailMAN reopened after recent works. @TransportFocus colleagues worked with the team during the works to mitigate disruption for passengers.