"Over the last decade there has been a massive decline in the number of bus services, particularly of those is rural and semi-rural areas. In order to alleviate loneliness, improve health and wellbeing, as well as promoting sustainable development, the NFWI calls on the Government and local authorities to increase subsidies and work in partnership with bus companies and community transport operators to enable an adequate provision of services."
With bus services under threat across England, Wales and the Islands, this resolution calls on both local and national governments to take action. This campaign seeks to raise awareness of the importance of local bus services and to empower members, WIs and federations to make the case for buses in their local communities.
New report: Covid-19 and the transport system
In a new report, the Campaign for Better Transport (@CBTransport) highlights the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the transport system and the need for a future focused strategy from the Government.
The report also outlines a transformative vision of the transport system and calls for 100% zero-emission road and rail transport, improved connectivity post Covid-19 and reforms to the bus sector.
Read the report here
The report also outlines a transformative vision of the transport system and calls for 100% zero-emission road and rail transport, improved connectivity post Covid-19 and reforms to the bus sector.
Read the report here
Download the Get on Board for a Better Bus Service action pack.
To request a hard copy, contact the NFWI Public Affairs department: pa@nfwi.org.uk
Get Involved
These next few months are crucial to get your views heard on improving bus services in your area
In England, over the next few months Local Transport Authorities and Bus Operators will be producing Bus Service Improvement Plans for your area.
In Wales, the Welsh Government will be publishing the National Bus Strategy for Wales.
Bus Service Improvement Plans and the National Bus Strategy for Wales must be passenger-driven and take into account the views of people in the local area.
We have produced an easy-to-follow guide to help you understand the process and outlined ways you can get involved to ensure your views and needs are considered in your Local Authority’s Bus Service Improvement Plan.
We also have a template letter you can use to write to your Local Transport Authority/Member of the Senedd.
All these resources can be found here (login required)
We’re here to help- if you have any questions get in touch with us at pa@nfwi.org.uk
In England, over the next few months Local Transport Authorities and Bus Operators will be producing Bus Service Improvement Plans for your area.
In Wales, the Welsh Government will be publishing the National Bus Strategy for Wales.
Bus Service Improvement Plans and the National Bus Strategy for Wales must be passenger-driven and take into account the views of people in the local area.
We have produced an easy-to-follow guide to help you understand the process and outlined ways you can get involved to ensure your views and needs are considered in your Local Authority’s Bus Service Improvement Plan.
We also have a template letter you can use to write to your Local Transport Authority/Member of the Senedd.
All these resources can be found here (login required)
We’re here to help- if you have any questions get in touch with us at pa@nfwi.org.uk
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Buses for every community: Sign the Petition
CPRE, The Countryside Charity, have started an online petition asking the Secretary of State for Transport Grant Schapps to invest in a reliable bus service for every community, every town and every village.
All members are encouraged to sign the petition and share it among friends, family and those around you.
You can sign the petition here.