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  • QCS board confirms plans to examine North East Quality Contract Scheme

    Timetable to consider proposals announced after directions hearing.

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  • Showcasing the bus industry

    Euro Bus Expo 2014 opening address covering topics of bus use, government support, smart ticketing plus green and accessible transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The role of buses

    Speech at the EuroBus Expo in Birmingham about the important role buses play in the backbone of transport and the economy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Quality Contract Scheme board announces deadline for oral evidence requests

    QCS board confirms receipt of written request from local transport authorities and deadline for parties to ask for oral evidence session.

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  • Students challenged to design audio and visual tools to improve travel for blind and deaf bus passengers

    Tech-savvy pupils asked for ideas in All Aboard competition.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport Direct website closes on 30 September 2014

    Journey planning website to close.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £34 million for Bristol’s rapid bus network

    Major funding announced to improve Bristol’s public transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister sees electric bus fleet in action

    Nottingham visit highlights green buses and work on trams.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Two congestion cutting schemes begin in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough

    Two Highways Agency schemes aimed at cutting congestion and improving journeys for drivers in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough will begin this month.

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  • Further consultation on new guidance and directions for the bus industry

    Senior Traffic Commissioner opens 6 week consultation for revised statutory document on local bus services.

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  • RNIB bus charter launch

    Welcomes RNIB's new bus charter which identifies ways to improve bus travel for blind and partially sighted passengers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of Passenger Focus bus passenger survey results 2013 to 2014

    Summarises the results of the Passenger Focus bus survey and explains what government is doing to invest in and help improve bus services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A fair deal for young people

    Baroness Kramer welcomes plans for a fair deal bus ticket for young people announced by Merseyside Integrated Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport Secretary meets with bus industry to help tackle weather disruption

    Coach and bus operators stand ready to provide support.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £16 million for Yorkshire bus services

    £16 million to provide high quality Bus Rapid Transit service, new highway link and modifications, bus stops and low emission vehicles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £1.4 million to cut bus pollution

    Extra funding is being given to 5 local authorities to reduce bus pollution.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Better buses for English regions

    £16.5 million funding for Better Bus Areas in York, Merseyside, Nottingham and the Bath and greater Bristol areas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Better Bus Areas

    Four new Better Bus Areas in Merseyside, York, Nottingham and the West of England Partnership region announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Green buses to get more funding

    Additional funding announced to bring 55 low carbon buses into service and clean up dozens more.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • East Lancashire to benefit from £40 million green transport project

    Pennine Reach bus network given £40 million funding for improvements package including new bus stations at Blackburn and Accrington.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government