Ahead of the UK general election, Bus Users UK has published a 10-point manifesto calling on the incoming government to make improving bus services a priority. They include the points below, which RELBUS can identify with.
- Enhanced bus priority measures in town and city centres to improve reliability and journey times, encouraging people out of their cars and onto the bus
- Accessible stopping points with better facilities and enhanced passenger information, positioned closer to shopping and business centres to boost local economies
- Fully funded concessions made available to unemployed people and those on low incomes to open up better life chances
- Widespread on-board facilities such as audio visual information, phone charging and Wi-Fi
- Better timetable coordination with schools, colleges and employment
- Improved integration across all transport modes
- Mandatory driver training to improve awareness of issues relating to mobility, disability and mental health and improve communication skills
- Measures to improve the passenger experience, encouraging a consistent and reliable service offer to help encourage more sustainable travel choices
- More late and weekend services to reflect changing working patterns, particularly among low paid and entry level jobs
- A simplified fares system across all modes to support passengers and remove barriers to travel.