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Thursday, 23 September 2021

Financial Times

• Bus industry tells UK government to go faster on zero-emission vehiclesComplaint over funding reflects broader concern about pace of action to meet decarbonisation goals

Daily Record

• COP26 facing transport crisis with bus strikes set for NovemberUnite have warned a failure to resolve pay disputes will hit the landmark climate conference taking place in Glasgow.

Other Regional Press

• West Dorset MP: 'New bus strategy doesn't go far enough to address problems'This week I published my response to the Department for Transport’s white paper on the new national bus strategy. In it I explain why I do not feel the strategy does enough to address problems with rural buses.
• Furious great grandma hits out at packed X11 bus - 'too full' for kids travelling to DorchesterA PENSIONER has said a bus service which is constantly too full has resulted in her great grandchildren being told they cannot get on during the busy morning school run.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Go-Ahead and Arup publish blueprint for transport connectivity hubsThe Go-Ahead Group, one of the UK’s largest public transport operators, has teamed up with global engineering and consulting firm Arup to create a blueprint which better integrates public transport with walking, cycling, micromobility and digital services.   The “Future Mobility Hubs” report presents a flexible framework for a network of interchanges that can be adapted to suit different cities, suburbs and rural areas across the UK.   Passengers waiting for a bus could benefit from solar powered lighting and heating, cycle storage and hire, charging points, communi...