tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Simon Lightwood MP 2025-05-19T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/train-services-between-bradford-and-london-more-than-triple-thanks-to-government-funding 2025-05-19T00:00:00+01:00 Train services between Bradford and London more than triple thanks to government funding 5 additional train services daily will bring an estimated extra £4 million into the local economy each year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-tech-to-make-rail-replacement-travel-more-accessible 2025-05-13T12:29:45+01:00 New tech to make rail replacement travel more accessible Four innovative projects set to share £800,000 to improve accessible information for passengers using rail replacement coaches. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-greater-growth-for-the-coach-sector-ahead-of-national-coach-week 2025-05-06T15:36:36+01:00 Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, visits Star Coaches in Batley and celebrates a sector that provides 42,000 jobs in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-invests-nearly-38-million-to-bring-319-new-green-buses-to-communities-across-england 2025-04-08T00:01:09+01:00 Government invests nearly £38 million to bring 319 new green buses to communities across England Funding will make bus travel cleaner and more affordable for passengers, while helping the UK to meet its zero emissions goals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/third-cycling-and-walking-investment-strategy 2025-03-28T11:56:01+00:00 Third cycling and walking investment strategy »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp government will publish a third cycling and walking investment strategy setting out its long-term vision for active travel. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-and-cricketers-face-off-in-battle-of-the-buses-as-government-pledges-to-get-buses-back-on-track-through-new-bill 2025-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 Minister and cricketers face off in ‘Battle of the Busesâ€�, as government pledges to get buses back on track through new bill We're determined to ensure our bus services stay safe, inclusive and comfortable for all passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-transport-minister-joins-bus-bosses-to-supercharge-green-vehicles-and-boost-business 2025-03-13T00:00:00+00:00 Local Transport Minister joins bus bosses to supercharge green vehicles and boost business New UK bus manufacturing expert panel will prioritise high quality buses that meet the needs of passengers and improve living standards across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-members-appointed-to-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee 2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 New members appointed to Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee DPTAC has an important role to play in our ambition to have an inclusive transport network allowing disabled people to travel easily and with dignity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/almost-300-million-to-gear-up-new-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-schemes 2025-02-12T00:00:00+00:00 Almost £300 million to gear up new walking, wheeling and cycling schemes We are making sure local authorities can provide high-quality and easily accessible active travel schemes across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-minister-kicks-off-regional-tour-with-communities-to-shape-the-future-of-integrated-transport 2025-02-12T00:00:00+00:00 Transport Minister kicks off regional tour with communities to shape the future of integrated transport Passengers, businesses, and local leaders have their say on how to transform transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bus-passengers-to-save-hundreds-as-government-prevents-cliff-edge-fare-hike 2025-01-01T00:01:11+00:00 Bus passengers to save hundreds as government prevents cliff-edge fare hike Government sets £3 national bus fare cap until the end of 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-minister-visits-brighton-to-see-uks-most-accessible-buses-for-international-day-of-people-with-disabilities 2024-12-03T17:37:04+00:00 Transport Minister visits Brighton to see UK’s most accessible buses for international day of people with disabilities DfT wants to build a transport system that works for everyone: Brighton and Hove are leading the way to make this a reality for bus passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-guidelines-to-make-school-runs-happier-healthier-and-greener 2024-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 Government guidelines to make school runs happier, healthier and greener New guidance will help to design activity into our neighbourhoods and reduce congestion on the roads during school run times. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/only-purchase-safe-and-legal-e-bikes-new-government-safety-campaign-urges-public 2024-10-24T00:01:10+01:00 Only purchase safe and legal e-bikes: new Government safety campaign urges public A new safety campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of buying faulty and unsafe e-bikes, e-scooters and components such as batteries has been launched tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-minister-celebrates-community-transport-in-west-london 2024-10-17T00:00:00+01:00 Transport Minister celebrates community transport in West London Government is committed to improving local transport networks and making them more inclusive to enable vulnerable people to travel safely and confidently. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/women-in-the-bus-industry-celebrated-as-transport-minister-visits-manchester 2024-10-08T00:00:00+01:00 Women in the bus industry celebrated as Transport Minister visits Manchester Simon Lightwood spoke with women in the industry and reaffirmed the government's commitment to a bus revolution.