Bus funding extended after council warnings
The Government has temporarily extended funding support for bus services after the LGA warned that thousands of local routes could be lost without it.
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Funding for active travel
Councils can apply for a share of £200 million to help improve walking, wheeling and cycling in their areas.
Bus routes hanging by a thread
Bus operators face a double whammy when the Bus Recovery Grant, used to support certain routes when the pandemic resulted in passenger numbers plunging, finishes, alongside the £2-a-ride deal.
Sustainable transport and safer roads
We know that decarbonising transport is critical to achieving net zero, but it is imperative that we do not overlook the need for safer roads as we work towards a sustainable future.
£500m for EV charge points
The Department for Transport will provide councils with £500 million to invest in installing electric vehicle public charging points, as part of its new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy.
Giving buses priority
One in 10 car journeys made today needs to be made by bus by 2030 if the UK is to remain on track for its net-zero goals, according to the independent Climate Change Committee.
£150m support for bus services
The Government has announced an additional £150 million to prop up local bus services still recovering from the pandemic.