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Our blog offers commentary, analysis and insights on the latest urban transport debates from our team of experts, as well as our Director’s regular column for Passenger Transport magazine.

A new chapter for buses

Today, the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill was passed into law, marking the start of a new chapter for bus services in England - one that gives local transport authorities across the country the powers they need to shape bus networks around the needs of their communities. We look at the key takeaways on how the Act will help to reshape England’s bus landscape.

The view from the (UK Bus) Summit

Last week the bus sector gathering in my home city of Manchester led me to reflect on how far we have come, and where we’re going, writes Jason Prince.

Bus takes centre stage in House of Commons

Today marks a significant moment as the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill enters the House of Commons. Monta Drozdova and Tom Ellerton take a look at this long-anticipated legislation and what it means for the future of buses.

Reasons to be cheerful in latest transport trends

What are the rays of hope in the latest transport figures? Tom Ellerton, Technical Manager and author of the Inside track report series, explains as UTG publishes its latest paper on transport trends. 

200 years of rail: An opportunity for reform

We have a once-in-a-generation chance to bring decision-making closer to the communities served, writes Jason Prince, Director of Urban Transport Group, in his latest column for Passenger Transport magazine.