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We are the national charity that champions greener, fairer transport. Find out more at: bettertransport.org.uk

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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We are so honoured that our #BetterBusStops campaign won Campaign of the Year at the #NationalTransportAwards! Used by millions of us every day, bus stops are vital to communities, accessibility & sustainability. Thank you to the brilliant supporters helping us champion and improve bus stops!
Graphic saying 'Campaign of the Year'Our team receiving their awardOur team receiving their award
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We're heading to the #NationalTransportAwards this evening where we are honoured to have been shortlisted for Campaign of the Year for our #BetterBusStops campaign. We're looking forward to catching up with the other finalists and learning more about their great work.
A list of finalists for Campaign of the Year
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today is International Day of Older People - the theme this year is 'What's on your doorstep?' Transport is an essential component of age-friendly communities - from reliable, accessible buses to well-maintained pavements. Let's work to make transport better this #IDOP.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today marks the start of Living Streets International Walk to School Month! Spend quality time together and start the day with a smile. The school run is more than just a journey. It's a chance to chat, connect, get active and arrive ready for the day ahead.
Father walking with two children, one in a wheelchair, promoting walking or wheeling to school for a healthy start to the day.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📢 We're hiring a Head of Fundraising and Events! Join Campaign for Better Transport and help secure the funding and partnerships needed to deliver better, greener and fairer transport for all. 💚🚆 💷 £45k | Hybrid | Apply by 11 Oct View the role: ow.ly/fUVF50ZPKpE
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As #CatchTheBusMonth comes to an end, let's hear it for brilliant buses! Buses... 🚌Carry millions of people every day 🚍Bust traffic and pollution 🚌Connect people to opportunities 🚍Boost local economies 🚌Improve our health
Five adults standing against a brick wall holding large red foam hands promoting Catch The Bus Month.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🧐 London to Portugal by train. What did we learn? Better public transport isn't just good for getting around. It's essential for tackling the climate crisis. 📖 Read the lessons we brought back from Europe in our latest blog 👇 ow.ly/luwb50ZSavN
Man standing at a train station platform with a TGV inOui train behind him, alongside a quote about better transport connecting communities and enhancing journeys.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🚌It's Bus Users UK's #CatchTheBusMonth. This year's theme? #MythBusting ❌Myth: “Buses are outdated” ✔️Truth: Modern buses are comfortable, accessible and packed with high-tech features So why not get on board 🚌💚 #CTBM26 #MDYB26
A line of modern red double-decker buses parked along a tree-lined street, highlighting their comfort and advanced technology.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
An insightful report by Create Streets looks at how the public realm matters to people across the political spectrum: • Better quality pavements • Well-lit streets • Reliable public transport • Attractive train stations Read 'Beyond Potholes' www.createstreets.com/employees/bey…
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
London → Paris → Barcelona → Madrid → Vigo → Porto → Coimbra. This #WorldTourismDay, read about our Michael's trip from London to Portugal by #TrainNotPlane: ow.ly/SVc750ZRYnB
A Barcelona mosaic with the quote, "From Paris I travelled south to Barcelona, with stunning views across the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees. The double-decker trains, complete with café-bar, are something we could learn from in Britain..."
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This #WorldTourismDay, read about our Michael's trip from London to Portugal by train. International rail travel is a great choice for the planet, but change is needed to make it a viable choice for more journeys. bettertransport.org.uk/blog/from-lo...
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From London to Portugal by train: what I learnt about transport and climate
When asked to present our archive to sustainability experts in Coimbra, Portugal, Michael decided to get there by train, learning and sharing lessons about transport and climate along the way.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🚌It's Bus Users UK's #CatchTheBusMonth. This year's theme? #MythBusting ❌Myth: “Buses are dirty and polluting” ✔️Truth: Buses are cleaner per passenger than cars and one full bus can take up to 75 cars off the road So why not get on board 🚌💚 #CTBM26 #MDYB26
Passengers of various ages seated inside a clean, modern bus highlighting the environmental benefits of bus travel.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Going to the #Labour26 Party Conference? Join us there on Monday morning to discuss integrated transport and devolution. We have a great panel, and capacity is limited, so we recommend that you reserve your spot at this link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/moving-pow...
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Moving Power: integrated transport and the devolution opportunity
With Better Connected promising to empower local leaders, how might devolution help create better integrated transport networks?
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In August this year, for 1 month, the Government made bus journeys free for children in England. Now, new figures show that the scheme enabled more than 14 million free child journeys. One bus service in the North East had 710% more child passengers than last summer. Our reaction 👇
Photo of Michael Solomon Williams with the quote, "As well as saving families money on millions of journeys, free child bus fares  encouraged people to give the bus a try, inspiring a new generation of bus users. It's great to see this efficient, sustainable form of transport being given such a boost. But even with free fares, access to buses is not equal. One in seven people live in places without a decent bus service. The Government needs to do more to reconnect these transport deserts."
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📢 We're hiring a Head of Fundraising and Events! Join Campaign for Better Transport and help secure the funding and partnerships needed to deliver better, greener and fairer transport for all. 💚🚆 💷 £45k | Hybrid | Apply by 11 Oct View the role: ow.ly/oMTo50ZPKqI
Person in yellow jacket and hat standing with a bicycle on a train platform, looking at a passing train, with text about a fundraising leadership role.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A truly inspiring day at our #TimeforTrams event in Coventry. At times it was standing room only, as we heard from a stellar lineup of Mayors, MPs and industry leaders, councillors and campaigners, about the extraordinary potential of trams and light rail.
Attendees at the Time For Trams conferenceAttendees at the Time For Trams conference
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🚋Talking trams in Coventry today at our #TimeForTrams conference with Create Streets and Landor LINKS LIVE. With renewed focus on mass transit, it's the perfect time to explore how we can make light rail quicker, cheaper and easier to deliver across the UK.
Modern tram passing through an urban area with pigeons walking and flying nearby on the pavement.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What would make transport safer for women and girls? We're gathering views to inform our response to the Transport Select Committee's inquiry into safer journeys for women and girls. Share your ideas and help shape change. Share your views👉 ow.ly/AIqo50ZQ1bE
Woman with pink hair sitting on a train, looking out the window, holding a water bottle during a transport safety campaign.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📢 We're hiring a Head of Fundraising and Events! Join Campaign for Better Transport and help secure the funding and partnerships needed to deliver better, greener and fairer transport for all. 💚🚆 💷 £45k | Hybrid | Apply by 11 Oct View the role: ow.ly/oMTo50ZPKqI
Yellow tram moving along city street with modern and historic buildings, overlaid with text about recruiting for better transport campaign.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🚶‍♀️🌳 It's #WorldCarFreeDay! From Newcastle to Great Yarmouth to London, communities are enjoying car-free streets where children can play and people can connect. A glimpse of a future with cleaner air and affordable public transport for all. Read more 👉https://ow.ly/wwhU50ZPIbI
Child holding colorful chalks next to a bucket with a quote about imagining a less car-dependent future for children on World Car Free Day.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join us at the Labour Party Conference next week to discuss the future of transport devolution in England. 👉Moving Power: integrated transport and the devolution opportunity 📍Arena, Room Wye (inside secure zone) 📅 Mon 28 Sept ⏰ 10:00-11:30am More info🔗https://ow.ly/ecXj50ZPGX8
Event poster for Labour Party Conference session on integrated transport and devolution, listing speakers and details.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Transport problems can be a major barrier to young people accessing work or training. If this affects you - or a young person you know - we'd like to hear from you. Please comment here or fill in our short form: ow.ly/Bcj750ZPxV4
Young worker in a blue helmet organizing boxes in a warehouse aisle filled with shelves and packages.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The climate emergency needs better transport. We are campaigning for low-carbon public transport, shared transport, walking, wheeling and cycling to be boosted and improved. Find out how you can help by making a donation to our work. Thank you. mailchi.mp/bettertransp...
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The climate emergency needs better transport - can you help?
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Transport problems can be a major barrier to young people accessing work or training. If this affects you - or a young person you know - we'd like to hear from you. Please comment here or fill in our short form: bettertransport.org.uk/campaigns/tr...
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Transport, young people and jobs: share YOUR experience
How has transport affected your ability (or the ability of a young person you know) to access work or training?
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚌It's Bus Users UK's #CatchTheBusMonth. This year's theme? #MythBusting ❌Myth: “Bus travel isn’t a healthy option” ✔️Truth: Buses encourage physical activity, reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing So why not get on board 🚌💚 #CTBM26 #MDYB26
Young man walking outdoors with a bag, next to text debunking the myth that bus travel is unhealthy by highlighting its benefits for wellbeing and social connection.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Rather than expanding Heathrow, the Government should focus on cleaner alternatives to flying by improving rail links to Europe. A frequent flyer levy and ending aviation's tax privileges would also ensure those who fly most and pollute most contribute most to decarbonisation.
Aeroplane taking off from Heathrow Airport at sunset with a quote about Heathrow's negative climate impact from the Climate Change Committee.
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T&E @transportenvironment.org · 15/09/2026
NEW RESEARCH: Reckless airport expansion plans will cause 20 major European airports to blow past their carbon limits, with some surpassing their limits almost three times over. 🧵👇
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join transport leaders, planners, engineers & policymakers in #Coventry on 24 Sept for #TimeForTrams 2026 to explore how we can deliver new tram networks faster, cheaper & at scale. Book today👇 ow.ly/91IX50ZpXWr Landor LINKS LIVE Create Streets
Blurred tram speeding through a city street at dusk with buildings and trees in the background.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Fantastic news for young people in Wales! Building sustainable travel habits early helps create the next generation of bus users. Affordable fares mean better access to education, jobs and opportunities, while supporting a cleaner, greener future. 🚌🌱
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
As we head home from our European train journey, did you know: less than half of the available passenger capacity through the Channel Tunnel is currently being used? We're urging Govt to develop an International Rail Strategy to enable more journeys to be made by #TrainNotPlane
Less than half of the available passenger capacity through the Channel Tunnel is currently being used
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A brilliant week for our #BetterBusStops campaign, with a Westminster Hall debate on bus stops giving the topic the prominence it deserves. Debate highlights - plus an interview with our Silviya Barrett - were on BBC Three Counties Radio. Listen from 1 hr 7 mins in: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Andy Collins - Justin Dealey asks... What's the most expensive gadget you own? - BBC Sounds
Justin is here with trusted local news, information and advice plus Make a Difference.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Are we doing enough to make low-carbon travel the easiest and most attractive option for everyday journeys? Read our latest blog: bettertransport.org.uk/blog/the-hea…
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The heat is on: transport in a climate emergency
Climate change is a global challenge, but it demands action at every level. Transport has a particularly important role to play. It is the UK's highest-emitting sector, with road transport accounting for the largest share of those emissions. Yet despite growing awareness of the need to cut carbon, transport emissions rose last year.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
🚄 We're in Barcelona, heading home on day 6 of our international rail trip. Our Runways to Railways research showed that when train times compete with flights, people choose rail. Today, 80% of Madrid-Barcelona travellers go by train. Find out more 👇 ow.ly/kkKS50ZMUkY
Graphic showing that 80% of travel between Barcelona and Madrid is now done by train, with a plane icon and a train illustration.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
🚌It's Bus Users UK's #CatchTheBusMonth. This year's theme? #MythBusting ❌Myth: "“Buses aren’t accessible” ✔️Truth: Buses give all of us the freedom to travel safely, independently and with dignity So why not get on board 🚌💚 #CTBM26 #MDYB26
An wheelchair user smiles at a standing passenger on a bus, highlighting bus accessibility and independence.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It was a big week for #BetterBusStops this week. Weds saw a Westminster Hall debate on bus stops, and on Thurs we caught up with Buses Minister Simon Lightwood at the #UKBusSummit. With so much good will behind this campaign, it's really making progress.
Attendees at the UK Bus Summit including Buses Minister Simon Lightwood in front of a sign about better bus stops.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It's Day 5 of our #TrainNotPlane journey, and we've made it to Vigo in Spain 🚄🌍 Spain are really addressing the reality of the #ClimateEmergency through their transport policy - lots for us to learn.
Spain has a Sustainable Mobility Law that requires: • Mode shift • Traffic reduction • Moving freight from road to rail • Electrification
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The Government has announced that 29 new battery-electric trains will be built in Derby, to run between key destinations in the north of England. Here's our reaction.
Ben Plowden of Campaign for Better Transport says: "This is positive news for jobs and the economy in the Midlands. And with more accessible trains, speedier journeys and thousands more seats, it's great news for passengers in the north of England too. In fact, we all benefit when better rail journeys tempt more people on board, from clearer roads, cleaner air and a more stable climate. However, it is important that in celebrating these new bimode trains - which are undoubtedly better than diesel - we don't forget about the need to electrify our rail network."
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Overnight Visitor Levy will enable mayors to invest in transport & other improvements, benefitting local people, visitors and the area as a whole. Read our media reaction in full: bettertransport.org.uk/media/overni...
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Overnight Visitor Levy: Campaign for Better Transport reacts
"The Overnight Visitor Levy will enable mayors to invest in transport and other improvements, benefitting local people, visitors and the area as a whole. Introducing new taxes is never easy, but giving revenue-raising tools like this to local leaders - who know their transport networks and economies best - will bring us closer in line with our European neighbours on local transport provision. However, as devolution progresses at pace, it is vital that those areas without mayoral authorities are not left behind on this journey."
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚄🌍This week we've travelled to Portugal by rail. 87% of the Portuguese rail network is electrified, compared to 39% in the UK. Let's make UK rail even greener than it already is, with a rolling programme of electrification.
87% of the Portuguese rail network is electrified, compared to 39% in the UK.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚆🌍 We travelled from London to Coimbra by rail to showcase our 50-year archive with the National Railway Museum. The trip showed both the potential of international rail & the barriers that exist. It's time for a UK International Rail Strategy to make it easier to choose the train over the plane.
Map showing proposed international rail routes connecting major European cities with travel times and passenger projections for 2040.Quote emphasizing the need for a dedicated International Rail Strategy to promote low-carbon train travel and sustainable journeys between the UK and Europe.Quote from Eurotunnel's Deputy CEO on rail travel connecting Europe sustainably, with a stylised white train on blue background.Eurostar's ambition to increase annual passengers from 20 to 30 million by expanding international rail connectivity across Europe.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🎉 We made it to Coimbra! We're presenting our campaign archive with the National Railway Museum at #ICASUV2026, showcasing five decades of work to improve transport and make travel more sustainable. And what better way to get to an international sustainability conference than by train? 🌍🚄
Quote from Kait Buchbaum about using archival materials to promote the Campaign for Better Transport's international rail campaign on a blue background with a train illustration.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🚆Day 3 of our rail journey across Europe and we've reached Portugal! Did you know Portugal's rail network carried more than 208 million passenger journeys last year? 🚉 Next stop: Coimbra, where we'll showcase our 50-year archive and champion better international rail links. 🌍🚄
Graphic showing a white airplane icon above text about a 10% increase in rail passenger journeys in Portugal to over 208 million, on a blue background.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Talking Transport is back for Season 2! 🎙️ Michael Solomon Williams from @bettertransport.bsky.social joins our very own @richard.hebditch.org to chat: 🚏 better bus stop standards 🎟️ fares and booking ahead 🚆 rail reform 🌍 the climate crisis and more Watch the full episode 👇 youtu.be/S9qcK0KYm58
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Great to see Government back rail freight growth with a new target. 🚆📦 Now let's see the same ambition for passengers: a target to grow rail use, a plan to expand the network, and fares reform to make train travel affordable for more people.
Crowded railway station with people walking in various directions.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🚄🌍 Day 2 and Spain's high-speed rail shows what's possible: fast, reliable journeys that can beat the time it takes to go by plane while producing up to 97% less carbon emissions. 🙌 👉Follow our London to Portugal rail journey. #InternationalRail #Trainnotplane
Illustration showing a high-speed train and airplane with text highlighting that rail travel emits up to 97% less carbon than flying.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🚆🇬🇧➡️🇵🇹 What's it like travelling from London to Portugal by train? We're travelling across Europe by train this week. Follow along as we put international rail to the test and explore how it could help replace short-haul flights.🚄🌍
Map showing a train route from London through Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Vigo, to Coimbra, emphasising international rail's role in cutting carbon emissions.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🚌It's Bus Users UK's #CatchTheBusMonth. This year's theme? #MythBusting ❌Myth: "Buses are only for people who can't drive" ✔️Truth: Buses are a smart, green, affordable and convenient travel choice for everyone So why not get on board 🚌💚 #CTBM26 #MDYB26
A double-decker bus approaches a stop where a person in a beanie waits, highlighting bus travel as smart, green, and affordable.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Today is #InternationalDayOfCharity. We're taking the opportunity today to say thank you to our wonderful donors, who recognise the vital importance of transport in improving people's lives and protecting the environment.
A colorful train passing behind a vibrant field of red poppies with a 'Thank you!' message for International Day of Charity.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚊 Trams can transform our towns & cities. We're delighted to help bring together transport leaders, policymakers & industry experts at #TimeForTrams 2026 in Coventry on 24 September to explore how we can deliver more tram & light rail systems. Book now👉https://ow.ly/9Sz950ZHHTc
Event poster for 'Time for Trams' on Thursday 24 September at The TechnoCentre, Coventry, promoting affordable tram and light rail networks in Britain.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Nobody who wants to travel sustainably by train should be prevented from doing so because it's cheaper to drive or fly. Here's what we heard from one commuter this week. We're campaigning for rail fares to be fair and affordable.
A commuter from Cumbria says, "It costs me £13.50 for a 15-minute train ride to work, which isn't much different to driving my diesel van and paying to park. I'd prefer to take the train, but it's working out quite a lot of money!"
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