Simon Lightwood, the Minister for Roads and Buses, was the special guest on the Urban Transport Group’s podcast yesterday – coinciding with the Bus Services Bill becoming law.

The Urban Transport Group has welcomed the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill becoming law today (Tuesday), describing it as a ‘watershed moment’ for bus passengers.

The Government must use the forthcoming Budget to “maintain the momentum” that is transforming local transport across England’s urban areas.

Anne Shaw, Executive Director of Transport for West Midlands and Vice-Chair of the Urban Transport Group, is to leave her current position to become CEO of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in Ireland.

The Urban Transport Group has welcomed the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which has been introduced into Parliament today.

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has become the newest Member of the Urban Transport Group, the UK’s network of transport authorities.

Jason Prince, Director of the Urban Transport Group (UTG), has been confirmed as the UK representative for the Policy Board of UITP, the International Association of Public Transport.

The Urban Transport Group has today responded to the Spending Review announcement made by the Chancellor.

The Urban Transport Group – the UK’s network of transport authorities – has responded to the Chancellor’s transport investment package, unveiled today (Wednesday) ahead of next week’s Spending Review.