Drivers Risk Being Pushed Off Roads as Labour Unveils 'Better Connected' Transport Shake-Up

Drivers risk being pushed off roads as Labour unveils 'better connected' transport shake-up

Labour has unveiled a new transport strategy that aims to cut congestion by encouraging people to ditch their cars and use public transport instead.The plan, called the "Better Connected" strategy, sets out a wide-ranging overhaul of how people can travel across the UK.Ministers explained how the goal is to make transport "greener, safer and more affordable", but critics have warned the move is a clear push to reduce car use. The Department for …

Tap-and-go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in Government's new transport strategy

Tap-and-go travel across buses, trains, and trams will benefit more cities and towns across England after the Government announced more local powers for contactless travel today (Thursday, 2nd April). Local leaders are being given the tools to replicate joined-up systems already in place in areas like Liverpool, London and Nottingham, where passengers travel seamlessly across the city on different transport while tapping their bank card as payme…

Mayor welcomes new ‘Better Connected’ travel plan across trains, trams and buses

Nottingham and Derby’s EMCCA-backed Ride app was hailed as a shining example of integrated travel as the Government launched a new ‘Better Connected’ national transport strategy. Millions of passengers across England are set to benefit from simpler, more affordable, and more joined-up journeys under the strategy launched today. Other measures unveiled following the strategy’s launch […]

Integrated Tap and Go to be introduced to better connect Trains, Bus and Trams

The UK Government has today announced plans to bring together Tap and Go travel across buses, trains and trams. Similar systems are already in place in Liverpool, London and Nottingham and now local leaders are being allowed to create systems like these. Passengers will therefore benefit from more affordable travel…

Transport reforms aim to boost access for businesses and high streets

A new national transport strategy aims to make everyday journeys across England simpler, with a focus on improving access to town centres and local businesses. The Government’s “Better Connected” plan introduces more integrated travel across buses, trains and trams, including wider rollout of contactless “tap-and-go” systems. Local authorities will receive funding and technical support to […]

Better Connected: tap-and-go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy

Strategy sets the direction for a more joined-up transport network that works better for passengers, drivers and communities across England.