Better Buses Channel: London finally has a "BBC" that actually investigates why TfL contracts & manages a Public Bus Operation that's "institutionally unsafe" for Bus Drivers and the Public youtube.com/@betterbuses...
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January 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Bus Drivers have opened a new front against Transport for London’s & the UK Bus Industry’s Safety Disinformation Campaign. A YouTube Channel that evidences the systemic dangers embedded in the UK’s Largest Public Bus Operation that ignores Human Factors #BillofRights
www.youtube.com/@BetterBuses
www.youtube.com/@BetterBuses
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January 15, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Bus Drivers have opened a new front against Transport for London’s & the UK Bus Industry’s Safety Disinformation Campaign. A YouTube Channel that evidences the systemic dangers embedded in the UK’s Largest Public Bus Operation that ignores Human Factors #BillofRights
www.youtube.com/@BetterBuses
www.youtube.com/@BetterBuses
5% VAT on local public chargers would help, but they wouldn't get the 7p/unit overnight rate. even if 2nd hand EVs drop in price AND still have adequate battery life, can lower income families afford the upfront costs of a home charger? There must be better solutions while we wait for #BetterBuses
January 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
5% VAT on local public chargers would help, but they wouldn't get the 7p/unit overnight rate. even if 2nd hand EVs drop in price AND still have adequate battery life, can lower income families afford the upfront costs of a home charger? There must be better solutions while we wait for #BetterBuses
🚏 Buses in the Aire and Wharfe valleys are unreliable, infrequent and expensive.
🚌 We deserve better buses
📝 Sign our petition calling on @mayorofwy.bsky.social to deliver affordable, reliable, frequent services: actionnetwork.org/petitions/be...
#BetterBuses #Wharfedale #WestYorkshire
🚌 We deserve better buses
📝 Sign our petition calling on @mayorofwy.bsky.social to deliver affordable, reliable, frequent services: actionnetwork.org/petitions/be...
#BetterBuses #Wharfedale #WestYorkshire
October 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🚏 Buses in the Aire and Wharfe valleys are unreliable, infrequent and expensive.
🚌 We deserve better buses
📝 Sign our petition calling on @mayorofwy.bsky.social to deliver affordable, reliable, frequent services: actionnetwork.org/petitions/be...
#BetterBuses #Wharfedale #WestYorkshire
🚌 We deserve better buses
📝 Sign our petition calling on @mayorofwy.bsky.social to deliver affordable, reliable, frequent services: actionnetwork.org/petitions/be...
#BetterBuses #Wharfedale #WestYorkshire
Political support for better buses in the west continues to grow. Big thanks to all the councillors, candidates and MLCs supporting the community's call #BetterBuses
October 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Political support for better buses in the west continues to grow. Big thanks to all the councillors, candidates and MLCs supporting the community's call #BetterBuses
Here in Werribee for Bus Fest! The western suburbs have been neglected for too long, that's why we're calling for better buses for the west. Lots of positive energy and support #BetterBuses @foe.org.au @ptua.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Here in Werribee for Bus Fest! The western suburbs have been neglected for too long, that's why we're calling for better buses for the west. Lots of positive energy and support #BetterBuses @foe.org.au @ptua.bsky.social
Reliable, affordable, clean public transport is possible — and it starts with demand, good design, and fair funding. Share this to keep the conversation moving.
#MythBusting #PublicTransport #FairFares #BetterBuses #RailForAll
#MythBusting #PublicTransport #FairFares #BetterBuses #RailForAll
September 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Reliable, affordable, clean public transport is possible — and it starts with demand, good design, and fair funding. Share this to keep the conversation moving.
#MythBusting #PublicTransport #FairFares #BetterBuses #RailForAll
#MythBusting #PublicTransport #FairFares #BetterBuses #RailForAll
#WestYorkshire #WYCA #BusServices #PublicTransport #WYCAFranchising #BetterBuses #busfranchise #publicownership #buses
August 21, 2025 at 6:27 AM
A reason for slow buses we don't talk about:
The back door sensors are overly sensitive, and when the bus is packed, the doors insist on refusing to close, preventing the bus driver from moving the bus.
That's not on DOT to fix, to be honest.
#BetterBuses
The back door sensors are overly sensitive, and when the bus is packed, the doors insist on refusing to close, preventing the bus driver from moving the bus.
That's not on DOT to fix, to be honest.
#BetterBuses
August 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A reason for slow buses we don't talk about:
The back door sensors are overly sensitive, and when the bus is packed, the doors insist on refusing to close, preventing the bus driver from moving the bus.
That's not on DOT to fix, to be honest.
#BetterBuses
The back door sensors are overly sensitive, and when the bus is packed, the doors insist on refusing to close, preventing the bus driver from moving the bus.
That's not on DOT to fix, to be honest.
#BetterBuses
🚍 You shouldn't need a car to live a full life in North Norfolk.
I'm working to rebuild our rural bus network so people can easily get to work, school, appointments - and back again!
Public transport shouldn't be seen as a luxury. It's a lifeline.
📽 Watch the plan 👇
#BetterBuses
#NorthNorfolk
I'm working to rebuild our rural bus network so people can easily get to work, school, appointments - and back again!
Public transport shouldn't be seen as a luxury. It's a lifeline.
📽 Watch the plan 👇
#BetterBuses
#NorthNorfolk
August 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🚍 You shouldn't need a car to live a full life in North Norfolk.
I'm working to rebuild our rural bus network so people can easily get to work, school, appointments - and back again!
Public transport shouldn't be seen as a luxury. It's a lifeline.
📽 Watch the plan 👇
#BetterBuses
#NorthNorfolk
I'm working to rebuild our rural bus network so people can easily get to work, school, appointments - and back again!
Public transport shouldn't be seen as a luxury. It's a lifeline.
📽 Watch the plan 👇
#BetterBuses
#NorthNorfolk
In London, buses come every few minutes. In rural North Norfolk? You're lucky if one comes at all.
We deserve the same investment & opportunities as cities.
It isn't too much to ask!
#BetterBuses
#NorthNorfolk
We deserve the same investment & opportunities as cities.
It isn't too much to ask!
#BetterBuses
#NorthNorfolk
July 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
In London, buses come every few minutes. In rural North Norfolk? You're lucky if one comes at all.
We deserve the same investment & opportunities as cities.
It isn't too much to ask!
#BetterBuses
#NorthNorfolk
We deserve the same investment & opportunities as cities.
It isn't too much to ask!
#BetterBuses
#NorthNorfolk
One NYC bus nuance I'll add:
Most depots don't have room for more buses
meaning depots will have to be expanded, or new ones will have to be built.
That's also gonna cost money, in addition to increasing the fleet, maintaining it, and hiring (and training) more bus drivers.
#BetterBuses
Most depots don't have room for more buses
meaning depots will have to be expanded, or new ones will have to be built.
That's also gonna cost money, in addition to increasing the fleet, maintaining it, and hiring (and training) more bus drivers.
#BetterBuses
The good news is that it’s entirely possible for NYC to expand/improve its bus service, such as:
- Deploying more buses
- Adding more bus lanes
- Consolidating bus stops
- Using all-door boarding
All of this would cost way less than the ~$1B/year of fare-free buses.
- Deploying more buses
- Adding more bus lanes
- Consolidating bus stops
- Using all-door boarding
All of this would cost way less than the ~$1B/year of fare-free buses.
Behind Schedule: How New York City’s Bus System Slow Rolls Riders
Executive Summary Over 1.1 million New Yorkers ride the bus every day – a population larger than most US cities. Buses remain the primary mode of public transit for much of the city, particularly in o...
comptroller.nyc.gov
July 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
One NYC bus nuance I'll add:
Most depots don't have room for more buses
meaning depots will have to be expanded, or new ones will have to be built.
That's also gonna cost money, in addition to increasing the fleet, maintaining it, and hiring (and training) more bus drivers.
#BetterBuses
Most depots don't have room for more buses
meaning depots will have to be expanded, or new ones will have to be built.
That's also gonna cost money, in addition to increasing the fleet, maintaining it, and hiring (and training) more bus drivers.
#BetterBuses
One of the many highlights of #BetterTransportWeek will be the #BetterTransportConference in #Manchester on Friday.
I look forward to chairing the session on Reforming buses for high-quality everyday travel.
Join us if you can!
#busreform
#betterbybus
#betterbuses
I look forward to chairing the session on Reforming buses for high-quality everyday travel.
Join us if you can!
#busreform
#betterbybus
#betterbuses
June 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
One of the many highlights of #BetterTransportWeek will be the #BetterTransportConference in #Manchester on Friday.
I look forward to chairing the session on Reforming buses for high-quality everyday travel.
Join us if you can!
#busreform
#betterbybus
#betterbuses
I look forward to chairing the session on Reforming buses for high-quality everyday travel.
Join us if you can!
#busreform
#betterbybus
#betterbuses
Missed our event this week on the future of buses, with Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk and Mayor @metromayorsteve.bsky.social?
Have no fear! You can still get your #BetterBuses policy fix by reading our new research report here ⤵️
www.ippr.org/articles/en-...
Have no fear! You can still get your #BetterBuses policy fix by reading our new research report here ⤵️
www.ippr.org/articles/en-...
June 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Missed our event this week on the future of buses, with Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk and Mayor @metromayorsteve.bsky.social?
Have no fear! You can still get your #BetterBuses policy fix by reading our new research report here ⤵️
www.ippr.org/articles/en-...
Have no fear! You can still get your #BetterBuses policy fix by reading our new research report here ⤵️
www.ippr.org/articles/en-...
With thanks to Liverpool for hosting. There is a lot of excitement about bus franchising, and we look forward to seeing the progress that @metromayorsteve.bsky.social and his team are able to make #BetterBuses
June 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
With thanks to Liverpool for hosting. There is a lot of excitement about bus franchising, and we look forward to seeing the progress that @metromayorsteve.bsky.social and his team are able to make #BetterBuses
Report co-author Marcus Johns explains that three shifts are needed for #BetterBuses
🚍 Devolving
🚍 Decarbonising
🚍 Supporting
🚍 Investing
🚍 Devolving
🚍 Decarbonising
🚍 Supporting
🚍 Investing
June 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Report co-author Marcus Johns explains that three shifts are needed for #BetterBuses
🚍 Devolving
🚍 Decarbonising
🚍 Supporting
🚍 Investing
🚍 Devolving
🚍 Decarbonising
🚍 Supporting
🚍 Investing
We’re in sunny Liverpool today to launch our blueprint for better, greener buses 🚍
@zoebillingham.bsky.social welcomes our audience and 🌟 speakers @simonlightwood.org.uk & @lcrmayor.bsky.social 🗣️
#BetterBuses
@zoebillingham.bsky.social welcomes our audience and 🌟 speakers @simonlightwood.org.uk & @lcrmayor.bsky.social 🗣️
#BetterBuses
June 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We’re in sunny Liverpool today to launch our blueprint for better, greener buses 🚍
@zoebillingham.bsky.social welcomes our audience and 🌟 speakers @simonlightwood.org.uk & @lcrmayor.bsky.social 🗣️
#BetterBuses
@zoebillingham.bsky.social welcomes our audience and 🌟 speakers @simonlightwood.org.uk & @lcrmayor.bsky.social 🗣️
#BetterBuses
🚍 BIG WIN for Flatbush Ave riders: NYC is adding center-running bus lanes and pedestrian islands between Livingston St and Grand Army Plaza! But the job's not done — @nypirg.bsky.social's Straphangers Campaign wants the plan expanded further south where service is still too slow. #BetterBuses
June 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🚍 BIG WIN for Flatbush Ave riders: NYC is adding center-running bus lanes and pedestrian islands between Livingston St and Grand Army Plaza! But the job's not done — @nypirg.bsky.social's Straphangers Campaign wants the plan expanded further south where service is still too slow. #BetterBuses
After 14 years of Conservative neglect, Britain’s buses are broken - including on our doorstep in Dartford.
I’m proud to support Labour’s Bus Services Bill, which will:
✅ Save vital routes
💷 Deliver £1bn in funding
👨👦👦 Protect passengers
#BusServicesBill #BetterBuses
I’m proud to support Labour’s Bus Services Bill, which will:
✅ Save vital routes
💷 Deliver £1bn in funding
👨👦👦 Protect passengers
#BusServicesBill #BetterBuses
June 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
After 14 years of Conservative neglect, Britain’s buses are broken - including on our doorstep in Dartford.
I’m proud to support Labour’s Bus Services Bill, which will:
✅ Save vital routes
💷 Deliver £1bn in funding
👨👦👦 Protect passengers
#BusServicesBill #BetterBuses
I’m proud to support Labour’s Bus Services Bill, which will:
✅ Save vital routes
💷 Deliver £1bn in funding
👨👦👦 Protect passengers
#BusServicesBill #BetterBuses
4/ Next stop: the House of Commons.
We're looking forward to working with MPs to ensure the Bill delivers the bus system our communities and climate need.
#BetterBuses #TransportPolicy #NetZero
We're looking forward to working with MPs to ensure the Bill delivers the bus system our communities and climate need.
#BetterBuses #TransportPolicy #NetZero
April 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
4/ Next stop: the House of Commons.
We're looking forward to working with MPs to ensure the Bill delivers the bus system our communities and climate need.
#BetterBuses #TransportPolicy #NetZero
We're looking forward to working with MPs to ensure the Bill delivers the bus system our communities and climate need.
#BetterBuses #TransportPolicy #NetZero
Please keep signing and sharing both our petitions:
1⃣ petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
2⃣ www.megaphone.org.uk/p/BetterBuses
1⃣ petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
2⃣ www.megaphone.org.uk/p/BetterBuses
Take Strathclyde’s Buses back into Public Control
Bus services across Strathclyde are in crisis, but we have a chance to turn things around. Join me in supporting the Better Buses campaign to bring Strathclyde's buses back into public control.
www.megaphone.org.uk
February 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Please keep signing and sharing both our petitions:
1⃣ petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
2⃣ www.megaphone.org.uk/p/BetterBuses
1⃣ petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
2⃣ www.megaphone.org.uk/p/BetterBuses
🐝 Celebrating the Bee Network! 🚍
Almost a year since Oldham’s buses came back into public control—here’s what’s we've achieved
✅ £5/week savings with Bee Network Annual Passes
🎫 £2 hopper fares valid for 1 hour
⏰ More punctual buses
#BeeNetwork #Oldham #BetterBuses
🔗 youtu.be/MxX-a43jZn0
Almost a year since Oldham’s buses came back into public control—here’s what’s we've achieved
✅ £5/week savings with Bee Network Annual Passes
🎫 £2 hopper fares valid for 1 hour
⏰ More punctual buses
#BeeNetwork #Oldham #BetterBuses
🔗 youtu.be/MxX-a43jZn0
Bee Network Motion Oldham Council 20th Jan 2024=5
YouTube video by Cllr Josh Charters
youtu.be
January 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🐝 Celebrating the Bee Network! 🚍
Almost a year since Oldham’s buses came back into public control—here’s what’s we've achieved
✅ £5/week savings with Bee Network Annual Passes
🎫 £2 hopper fares valid for 1 hour
⏰ More punctual buses
#BeeNetwork #Oldham #BetterBuses
🔗 youtu.be/MxX-a43jZn0
Almost a year since Oldham’s buses came back into public control—here’s what’s we've achieved
✅ £5/week savings with Bee Network Annual Passes
🎫 £2 hopper fares valid for 1 hour
⏰ More punctual buses
#BeeNetwork #Oldham #BetterBuses
🔗 youtu.be/MxX-a43jZn0
After years of Acorn Manchester members fighting for #BetterBuses, launching the Bee Network, bringing buses back under local control. From protesting corporate interests in 2021 to achieving 15% lower fares & 577 accountable routes today - this is what people power looks like!
January 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
After years of Acorn Manchester members fighting for #BetterBuses, launching the Bee Network, bringing buses back under local control. From protesting corporate interests in 2021 to achieving 15% lower fares & 577 accountable routes today - this is what people power looks like!