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CLondoner92 (New Account)<a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> for <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#London</a> Freedom of Information release: Standards and Operational Requirements for Bus Condition and Functioning Equipment on <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/TfL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TfL</a> ServicesBus operators must adhere to the DVSA's minimum vehicle condition standards to maintain roadworthiness, with roadside audits and garage inspections based on the Operator Compliance Risk score. Additionally, TfL conducts annual Engineering Quality Monitoring inspections on 25% of the bus fleet for extra safety assurance. There is no specific policy for the functioning of onboard passenger information systems like the iBus display, but a fault fixing process is in place to repair faulty signs quickly, with repairs typically completed within a day. <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Buses</a> are not withdrawn from service due to faulty equipment like iBus displays or stop request systems; instead, operators are expected to fix the faults promptly. <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-3619-2425" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-3619-2425</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)<a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> for <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#London</a> Freedom of Information release: Request for Data on <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/TfL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TfL</a> Fare Payment Methods, Revenue, and Paper Ticket Costs (2024-Present)Due to a recent cyber incident, TfL cannot provide all requested information, especially on paper ticket costs. However, TfL shared passenger journey data for December 2023 to July 2024/25. For instance, in period 10 (Dec 2023-Jan 2024), bus journeys totaled 123.66 million, and the London Underground had 81.48 million passengers. TfL also provided revenue data, with bus contactless revenue at £60.54 million and Underground contactless at £115.96 million. TfL applied an exemption under the Freedom of Information Act to withhold paper ticket costs due to potential harm to commercial interests. <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-3837-2425" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-3837-2425</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)<a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> for <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#London</a> Freedom of Information release: Questions on Tube Map Future, Artwork, and Sponsorship PlansTfL currently has no plans to stop printing physical Tube maps or merge the Tube and Rail services maps. There are also no firm plans to feature sponsors on the map this year. A digital copy of the Tube map cover artwork was provided, but there are no decisions yet on reusing cover designs for future maps or consistently printing two versions of the Pocket Tube map. The next version of the Pocket Tube map is expected in early July 2025, but the cover design is undecided. As for Thameslink, it may or may not remain on the map after coming under government control, but no decision has been made. <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-3803-2425" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-3803-2425</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)<a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> for <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#London</a> Freedom of Information release: Current number of <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/TfL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TfL</a> employees that are hearing impaired or use hearing aidsTfL holds information on hearing impairment but only since November 2024, after employee data migrated to a new system. Prior to this, hearing impairment was listed under “Physical” and few employees updated their records. Currently, four staff have declared a hearing impairment, including those using hearing aids, but none of these are qualified bus or train drivers, as TfL operates the Dial a Ride service instead of employing bus drivers. No applicants are rejected solely due to hearing impairment, as the Equality Act 2010 prevents discrimination. Any rejections are based on not meeting the required criteria, skills, or performance during testing or interviews, rather than the <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/disability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#disability</a> itself. <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-3752-2425" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-3752-2425</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)<a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ireland</a> has been elected to the <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/IALA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#IALA</a> Council at its inaugural General Assembly in <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Singapore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Singapore</a> on 20 February 2025, following ratification of the IALA Convention in 2023. Represented by Yvonne Shields O'Connor, Ireland will influence global maritime navigation standards, focusing on marine aids, digitalisation, climate adaptation, and safety. Minister for <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a>, Darragh O'Brien, highlighted Ireland's leadership in maritime safety and commitment to working with IALA to enhance global security and sustainability at sea. Ireland's priorities include addressing climate change impacts, maritime communications, and collaborating with the International <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Hydrographic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Hydrographic</a> Organisation. The country's 2025-2030 strategy aligns with IALA’s mission to drive innovation and sustainability in maritime operations. <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/9c915-ireland-secures-council-seat-on-iala-to-strengthen-safety-of-navigation-globally/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/9c915-ireland-secures-council-seat-on-iala-to-strengthen-safety-of-navigation-globally/</a>

quackademicTo me, huge vehicles like this convey the message: ‘I’ve got what I need, everyone else can get forked’. Unsurprising that driving high status cars is associated with disregard for rules that might inconvenience the driver while protecting the safety of others. Speed limits are so annoying. It’s as if some of us live in the narrative frameworks employed in adventure movies: main character (me, very important); supporting cast (them, nameless, expendable). It’s toxic.How can we turn our cultural expectations around so behaving in ways that promote the wellbeing of everyone, & the land, air & waters that sustain us, is what confers status & earns respect?<a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transport</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/cars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cars</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/culture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#culture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/consumerism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#consumerism</a> ‘You have unmet needs’: the psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/15/you-have-unmet-needs-the-psychology-behind-australias-love-affair-with-big-cars?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/15/you-have-unmet-needs-the-psychology-behind-australias-love-affair-with-big-cars?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other</a>

Daniel BowenGreat podcast with Matt Burke highlighting some of the problems of car dependency in Australian cities, and what some areas are doing to try and reduce it. <a href="https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s2e8-pp-matt-burke-on-the-true-cost-of-car-centric-cities/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s2e8-pp-matt-burke-on-the-true-cost-of-car-centric-cities/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Australia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Australia</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transport</a>

Manuel 'HonkHase' Atug<a href="https://chaos.social/tags/KRITIS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KRITIS</a> Sektor <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> und <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/Verkehr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Verkehr</a><a href="https://chaos.social/tags/Ersatzverkehr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ersatzverkehr</a> nötig: <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/Zugstrecken" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Zugstrecken</a> wegen Dachsbauten vorerst nicht befahrbar"Weil die Tiere Höhlen in einen <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/Bahndamm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Bahndamm</a> gegraben hatten, muss die Strecke bis Mitte Dezember gesperrt werden...Durch das starke Graben der Raubtiere aus der Familie der Marder hätten sich am Rande des <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/Gleisbett" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gleisbett</a>'es schon <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/Anlagenteile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Anlagenteile</a> verschoben, teilte der Zweckverband mit." <a href="https://www.zeit.de/news/2025-03/14/pfalz-zugstrecken-wegen-dachsbauten-vorerst-nicht-befahrbar" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.zeit.de/news/2025-03/14/pfalz-zugstrecken-wegen-dachsbauten-vorerst-nicht-befahrbar</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)The West <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Midlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Midlands</a> Combined Authority (WMCA) has approved a £1.2bn budget for 2025/26, focusing on economic growth, housing, jobs, and <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transport</a> improvements. This includes £204m for jobs, skills, and apprenticeships, £67.7m for social and affordable housing, and £55.7m to support economic growth. A key element is £554.9m for transport, including £84.8m for the Black Country <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Metro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Metro</a> extension, £36m for zero-emission <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a>, and £234.5m for local transport projects like <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/cycle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cycle</a> schemes and highway maintenance. The budget also safeguards bus services, with £61.1m allocated for concessionary <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#travel</a>. A focus on improving transport, particularly buses and sustainable travel, aims to better connect communities and reduce emissions. <a href="https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/wmca-board-approves-1-2bn-budget-to-drive-growth-jobs-housing-and-better-transport/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/wmca-board-approves-1-2bn-budget-to-drive-growth-jobs-housing-and-better-transport/</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)The National <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> Authority (NTA) has published the results of its 2024 Customer Satisfaction Survey, revealing that over 80% of respondents had a positive view of the Transport for <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ireland</a> (TFI) network. Of these, 39% were very satisfied, and 43% fairly satisfied. Satisfaction with recent journeys was even higher, with 54% very satisfied and 38% fairly satisfied. Over 6,000 passengers took part in the survey, which found that 80% of users are happy with the reliability, cleanliness, and comfort of services. Additionally, 94% felt safe using the transport, and 90% were satisfied with value for money. The survey also showed 41% of passengers use public transport daily, and 30% use it two to four days a week. Suggestions for improvement included increased punctuality and frequency. <a href="https://www.nationaltransport.ie/news/nta-publishes-results-of-customer-satisfaction-survey-2/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.nationaltransport.ie/news/nta-publishes-results-of-customer-satisfaction-survey-2/</a>

Paris MarxTesla is in big trouble. Sales are plummeting and consumers are boycotting the brand as Elon Musk champions far-right politics.But the CEO’s reputation isn’t the only problem. He’s also made a series of bad business decisions that are coming back to haunt the automaker.<a href="https://www.disconnect.blog/p/elon-musk-is-running-tesla-into-the" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.disconnect.blog/p/elon-musk-is-running-tesla-into-the</a><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/tech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tech</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/tesla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tesla</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/elonmusk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#elonmusk</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#politics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/evs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#evs</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/transportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transportation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transport</a>

Nils WilckeToutes ces voitures Tesla qui brûlent en Allemagne, ach, quel malheur pour l'image de marque de Musk. Aux Etats-Unis, Trump envisage d'inscrire les dégradations des voiture de la marque de son conseillers sur la liste des crimes de terrorisme domestique <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/tesla-vehicles-set-fire-berlin-germany-elon-musk-2044692" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.newsweek.com/tesla-vehicles-set-fire-berlin-germany-elon-musk-2044692</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Politique" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Politique</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Voiture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Voiture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Police" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Police</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Tesla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tesla</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Musk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Musk</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Trump</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Allemagne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Allemagne</a>

Nils WilckeDeux journalistes de France 2 agressés par des collaborateurs du maire de Boulogne-Billancourt lors d'un conseil municipal qui tourne mal: l'un d'eux a vu sa carte de presse et son téléphone arrachés, pour supprimer leurs vidéos de la séance. L'édile s'est mis en retrait. En cause, la sécurisation d’une station Vélib’ après la mort d'un ado. <a href="https://actu.fr/ile-de-france/boulogne-billancourt_92012/c-est-lunaire-le-conseil-municipal-de-boulogne-billancourt-tourne-au-fiasco-le-maire-se-met-en-retrait_62372583.html#m88n9smqta70qu57upi" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://actu.fr/ile-de-france/boulogne-billancourt_92012/c-est-lunaire-le-conseil-municipal-de-boulogne-billancourt-tourne-au-fiasco-le-maire-se-met-en-retrait_62372583.html#m88n9smqta70qu57upi</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Politique" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Politique</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Velo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Velo</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paris" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Paris</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Banlieue" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Banlieue</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Municipales" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Municipales</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EELV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EELV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ecologie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ecologie</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Violences" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Violences</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Journalisme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Journalisme</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Presse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Presse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Media" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Media</a>

Anna LoffingIf you’re interested in civic engagement in the mobility transition, read this new-ish paper by Viktoria Allert & Gerhard Reese. It’s all about how the car-centric system makes it difficult to fight against it & what we need to overcome it:Creating a common social identity, belief in collective efficacy & strong in-group norms & goals are important for participation in collective action for sustainable mobility.<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.144533" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.144533</a><a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> <a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/Mobility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Mobility</a> <a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/Activism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Activism</a> <a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/Cars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cars</a> <a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/Cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cycling</a> <a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/Reading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Reading</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)The Urban <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> Group (UTG) has joined the Government's new UK Bus <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Manufacturing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Manufacturing</a> Panel, launched in <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Sheffield" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Sheffield</a>. The Panel, set up by the Department for Transport (DfT), aims to support UK bus manufacturing, promote zero-emission <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a>, and create jobs. UTG will be a ‘standing member’ alongside Government departments, bus operators, and industry bodies. The Panel's goal is to help the UK maintain its position as a bus manufacturing leader while aiding local authorities in achieving transport goals. Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, along with metro mayors Oliver Coppard and Tracy Brabin, launched the Panel. UTG’s report highlighted the need for 15,000 buses in England’s cities to go zero-emission by 2036 to meet net-zero targets. <a href="https://www.urbantransportgroup.org/index.php/resources/types/press-release/urban-transport-group-joins-new-government-panel-boost-green-buses" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.urbantransportgroup.org/index.php/resources/types/press-release/urban-transport-group-joins-new-government-panel-boost-green-buses</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)The <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UK</a> has launched a new bus manufacturing expert panel aimed at prioritising high-quality, zero-emission <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> to support UK <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/manufacturing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#manufacturing</a> and improve passenger services. Hosted by Local <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> Minister Simon Lightwood in Sheffield on 13 March 2025, the panel brings together metro mayors, industry leaders, and experts from organisations like Alexander Dennis and the Urban Transport Group. Discussions focused on advancing zero-emission bus manufacturing, creating jobs, boosting regional economies, and enhancing <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#accessibility</a>. The upcoming Bus Services Bill will give local authorities more control over bus services and end the use of new diesel buses by 2030. The government is also investing £1 billion to improve bus services across the country. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/local-transport-minister-joins-bus-bosses-to-supercharge-green-vehicles-and-boost-business" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/local-transport-minister-joins-bus-bosses-to-supercharge-green-vehicles-and-boost-business</a>

brad m“British <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cycling</a>’s new plan – and its focus on sport and fleeting, limited references to <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/infrastructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#infrastructure</a> and <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cycling</a> for <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transport</a> – have been criticised by <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/roadsafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#roadsafety</a> expert Dr Robert Davis, who says the strategy fails to address the biggest barrier to growing <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cycling</a> in the <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UK</a>: the perception that it’s dangerous” “<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cycling</a> has the power to transform lives, yet too many people face stubborn barriers to getting on a <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/bike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bike</a>” <a href="https://road.cc/content/news/new-british-cycling-plan-fails-tackle-road-danger-312999" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://road.cc/content/news/new-british-cycling-plan-fails-tackle-road-danger-312999</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is advancing towards a greener future with its first electric bus conversion, in partnership with <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> for Greater <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Manchester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Manchester</a> (TfGM), Go North West, and <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Wrightbus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wrightbus</a>. Go North West is trialling the conversion of diesel <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> into fully electric vehicles, starting with one bus from its <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Bolton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Bolton</a> depot. This innovative repowering aims to assess energy efficiency, range, costs, and performance as part of efforts to create a zero-emission fleet by 2030. Converting existing buses offers a cost-effective way to reduce emissions and extend vehicle lifespans. With over 69 electric buses already in operation, the trial could accelerate fleet electrification and set a model for the industry. The buses are also equipped with advanced features for passenger comfort and safety, including next-stop announcements and USB chargers at each seat.

CLondoner92 (New Account)The 2025 eSPSV Grant Scheme (eSPSV25), launched in February, has received an unprecedented response from taxi, hackney, and limousine operators in <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ireland</a>. With a €12.5 million budget, the scheme aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by supporting operators who scrap older, polluting vehicles. Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, highlighted the strong interest, particularly from high-mileage drivers, as a sign of the sector’s readiness for EV adoption. Since its launch in 2018, the scheme has helped over 2,800 operators switch to electric. Due to the overwhelming number of applications, the scheme is now fully subscribed, and the National <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> Authority (NTA) will pause it temporarily for review. The scheme may reopen later in the year after processing applications. <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/dcc0d-record-breaking-response-to-ev-grant-scheme-for-taxis-hackneys-and-limousines/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/dcc0d-record-breaking-response-to-ev-grant-scheme-for-taxis-hackneys-and-limousines/</a>

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