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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 6d

Last month we celebrated a historic milestone for our campaign 🥳

On 19 Sept, the SPT Board finally approved plans to bring our region's buses back into public control over the next few years 🚌

Check out this video of our supporters' rally 👇

Join our campaign here: betterbuses.uk/strathclyde

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Get Glasgow Moving @getglasgowmoving.org · 12d

We’re excited to be working with Living Rent Glasgow on a new campaign to get @glasgowcc.bsky.social to invest income from the Tourist Tax in improving public transport 👏

This money must be used to deliver SPT's ambitious plans to 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 🚍🚏

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 13d

Read more about yesterday's Better Buses petition hearing at the Scottish Parliament 👇

It was very frustrating given the 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗹𝘆𝗱𝗲 🚌

But the fight goes on! Next month we launch our Holyrood campaign to shame MSPs into action ✊

Citizens Participation and Publicly Pointless Committee

Our second Scottish Parliament petition hearing

paulshaw94ps.substack.com

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Paul Shaw @paulshaww.bsky.social · 13d

I've written about the committee hearing on my Substack:
open.substack.com/pub/paulshaw...

Support from @patrickharvie.bsky.social and @paulsweeney.bsky.social on the day was hugely appreciated, if only their colleagues on the committee could share their ambition.

Citizens Participation and Publicly Pointless Committee

Our second Scottish Parliament petition hearing

open.substack.com

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 14d

Whether or not you're based in Scotland please signb this petition today. 500 signatures still required. Thank you!

Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 15d

Why are we still waiting for better buses? 🚍

📢 Last chance to sign our petition before we head back to the Scottish Parliament this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁, 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺

Help us reach 𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 before!

Please sign & share this link 👇
📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

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Pat Lee @cllrpatlee.bsky.social · 15d

Who all want their buses run for them and not for the Profiteers?

Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 15d

Why are we still waiting for better buses? 🚍

📢 Last chance to sign our petition before we head back to the Scottish Parliament this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁, 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺

Help us reach 𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 before!

Please sign & share this link 👇
📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 14d

We're on the way to the Scottish Parliament for the second hearing of our Better Buses petition 🚌

If you've not yet signed, please add your name here:
📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

Tune in live at 10:30am:
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/citi...

Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee | Scottish Parliament TV

www.scottishparliament.tv

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Paul Shaw @paulshaww.bsky.social · 15d

We blasted past our 5k target and are now pushing for 6k. Please sign and share, we can't wait any longer for better buses!

Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 15d

Why are we still waiting for better buses? 🚍

📢 Last chance to sign our petition before we head back to the Scottish Parliament this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁, 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺

Help us reach 𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 before!

Please sign & share this link 👇
📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 15d

Why are we still waiting for better buses? 🚍

📢 Last chance to sign our petition before we head back to the Scottish Parliament this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁, 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺

Help us reach 𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 before!

Please sign & share this link 👇
📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks to @neilscott.substack.com for the photos! 👏

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 19d

Read @SPT's full Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy here 👇🚍
spt.co.uk/media/5u5c1xur/p190925_agenda7.pdf

spt.co.uk

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Neil Scott @neilscott.substack.com · 19d

Just a few more signatures needed

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 19d

After 2 years campaigning, today we celebrated the final approval of SPT's plans to bring our region's buses back into public control 🚍🥳

Now we need the ScotGov's support to make it happen!

Help us reach 5,000 signatures on our petition 👇

📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

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Get Glasgow Moving @getglasgowmoving.org · 20d

This evening! ✨

Don't miss our free event on 'The Future of Glasgow's Public Transport' at @uofglasgow.bsky.social as part of #GlasgowDoorsOpenDaysFestival 👇

🗓️ Thurs 18 Sept 2025, 7:30pm
📍 ARC, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
🎟️ Register at: futuretransport.eventbrite.co.uk

#TheVisionaryCity #GDODF25

Get Glasgow Moving @getglasgowmoving.org · Sep 5

Don't miss our screening & discussion event on 'The Future of Glasgow's Public Transport' at @uofglasgow.bsky.social as part of #GlasgowDoorsOpenDaysFestival 👇

🗓️ Thurs 18 Sept 2025, 7:30pm
📍 ARC, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
🎟️ Register at: futuretransport.eventbrite.co.uk

#TheVisionaryCity #GDODF25

The Future of Glasgow’s Public Transport - Screening & Panel Discussion

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 Breaking news 🚨

83% support SPT's bus franchising plans! 🥳

See the full consultation results here:
spt.co.uk/media/5u5c1xur/p190925_agenda7.pdf

Join our Rally this Friday to celebrate 👇

📢 Better Buses Rally
🗓️ Friday 19 Sept 2025, 9:30am
📍 SPT Offices, 131 St Vincent St, Glasgow, G2 5JF

Join our Rally at SPT Offices this Friday

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Better Buses Rally
🗓️ Friday 19 Sept 2025, 9:30am
📍 SPT Offices, 131 St Vincent St

Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · Jun 25

Well done everyone!👏

4,012 people took part in SPT's consultation on plans to bring our region's bus network back into public control 🚍

Join us in September when the plans get final approval from the SPT Board! 👇

📢 Better Buses Rally
🗓️ Friday 19 Sept 2025, 9:30am
📍 SPT Offices, 131 St Vincent St

4,012 people responded to SPT's consultation

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 23d

Why are we still waiting for better buses? 🚍

Next Weds 24 Sept, we're back at the ScotParl for the 2nd hearing of our petition to "Accelerate the implementation of bus franchising powers"

Help us reach 5,000 signatures before!

Sign & share this link 👇
📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

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Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · 28d

What if buses were more affordable, reliable, and environmentally sustainable? 🚍

@betterbusesspt.bsky.social wants to make this a reality by taking buses back into public control.

Read more from their Campaign Manager Paul Shaw in our latest blog article: foe.scot/bringing-bus...

Gradient orange and purple graphic with white text that reads: 'Buses for People not Profit'

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Get Glasgow Moving @getglasgowmoving.org · Sep 5

Don't miss our screening & discussion event on 'The Future of Glasgow's Public Transport' at @uofglasgow.bsky.social as part of #GlasgowDoorsOpenDaysFestival 👇

🗓️ Thurs 18 Sept 2025, 7:30pm
📍 ARC, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
🎟️ Register at: futuretransport.eventbrite.co.uk

#TheVisionaryCity #GDODF25

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Get Glasgow Moving @getglasgowmoving.org · Aug 3

We had a brilliant time at the Govanhill Festival Parade & Carnival yesterday 🥳

Our new @betterbusesspt.bsky.social t-shirts and badges were a big hit!

Want to get your hands on one?
Stay tuned for our next events in September...

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks to all the MSPs who spoke at last night's special debate on "The Future of Glasgow's Bus Services" at the Parliament 👏

There is clear cross-party support for SPT's plans to bring our region's bus network back into public control 🚍

Watch the debate here 👇
www.facebook.com/BetterBusesS...

Better Buses for Strathclyde at the Scottish Parliament

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · Jun 25

Well done everyone!👏

4,012 people took part in SPT's consultation on plans to bring our region's bus network back into public control 🚍

Join us in September when the plans get final approval from the SPT Board! 👇

📢 Better Buses Rally
🗓️ Friday 19 Sept 2025, 9:30am
📍 SPT Offices, 131 St Vincent St

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Get Glasgow Moving @getglasgowmoving.org · Jun 19

🚍🚊 Rachel Reeves's plans to invest £15bn in public transport in England’s big city-regions mean £1.3bn extra funding for the Scottish Gov 👏

That’s more than enough to deliver SPT's ambitious bus franchising plans, which are Phase 1 of #ClydeMetro 👇
paulshaw94ps.substack.com/p/extra-barn...

Extra Barnett Consequentials Should Fund Our Buses

The extra funding from Rachel Reeves' announcement of £15bn for the English city regions should be spent wisely by in Scotland funding SPT to deliver bus franchising.

paulshaw94ps.substack.com

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Paul Shaw @paulshaww.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Extra Barnett Consequentials Should fund our buses.
@getglasgowmoving.bsky.social @betterbusesspt.bsky.social

Extra Barnett Consequentials Should Fund Our Buses

The extra funding from Rachel Reeves' announcement of £15bn for the English city regions should be spent wisely by in Scotland funding SPT to deliver bus franchising.

open.substack.com

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Get Glasgow Moving @getglasgowmoving.org · Jun 10

Why is it taking soooooo long to deliver bus franchising in Scotland? 🤔🚌

Our new research shows the extent to which we now lag behind the rest of the UK 🧵👇

Please read more & share:
👉 getglasgowmoving.org/evidence/busfranchising

Sign our petition:
📝 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2116

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