The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the launch of the Government's new integrated transport strategy, ‘Better Connected’.

The strategy aims to make journeys ‘simpler, easier to pay for, and more reliable from door to door’. Through it, local leaders will be given the tools to join up buses, trams and trains through contactless, tap-and-go payments.

Jason Prince, Director of the Urban Transport Group, said:

“The new transport strategy, which includes an ambition to deliver a step change in tap-and-go contactless services for customers, is welcome.

“The strategy, which has been eagerly anticipated by the sector, builds on the innovative work already underway in devolved areas of the country to deliver better, more joined-up transport networks.

“The strategy will compliment this ongoing work, and help to ensure all people across England - from cities to the countryside - are better connected.”

The Government is also publishing new Local Transport Plan guidance to provide local leaders clear blueprints for building joined-up transport networks in their areas.

Click here to view the strategy.