Bus Users UK

01/06/2026

Our 'Let's Talk Buses' events in Cornwall, Norwich and the North East have been a huge hit, bringing together the people who run bus services with the communities who rely on them. Find out more

Championing passengers across England In April, Bus Users UK ran a series of 'Let’s Talk Buses' events across Norwich, the North East and Cornwall. These events created an opportunity to do what matters most: speak directly with passengers about their everyday experiences of bus travel. The...

21/05/2026

Bus Users UK (Registered charity - Scotland No SC049144) have organised a series of drop-in bus passenger engagement events in Aberdeenshire on 27 and 28 May.

Please note that these events are not associated with Aberdeenshire Council.

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Bus users - bringing people together

"Let's talk buses"

Join us in Aberdeenshire on

Wednesday 27 May 2026
MACBI Community Hub, Mintlaw 11.30am-1pm
The Victoria Hall, Ellon 2-4pm
Newburgh Village Hall 6-8pm

Thursday 28 May 2026
Cruden Bay Village Hall 9-10.30am
Oldmeldrum Library 12-2pm

If you can't make it, email your comments to us at [email protected]

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21/05/2026

We've welcomed the announcement that children will be able to travel for free on buses in England throughout August tinyurl.com/ynx6bh7f

11/05/2026

With our support and service monitoring, Stagecoach has seen a ‘marked uplift’ in Inverness services

Results showed 100 per cent punctuality on observed journeys in Inverness.

29/04/2026

In the first of a regular series of columns for routeone magazine, our CEO, Lydia Horbury explores our role as both passenger champion and critical ally to those who shape and deliver services

Bus Users UK represents passengers, but it is also committed to working with the industry, says Chief Executive Lydia Horbury.

17/04/2026

We'll be with Stagecoach North East in Newcastle City Centre on 👉 21 April and out and about on 22 April between Northumberland Street and Grey Street. Come and say hi and share your thoughts on local bus services 🚍

17/04/2026

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13/04/2026

Our CEO Lydia Horbury has welcomed £3m boost for six mayoral authorities to support franchising as a "positive step toward creating a more integrated and affordable transport system"

Meanwhile, today marks a major milestone on our journey towards better buses. Our £3 million funding boost will help mayors take a step closer to franchising, allowing local leaders to take control of their buses to deliver for the thousands of people who rely on bus travel in their regions...

08/04/2026

Our Manifestos for 2026 set out a clear agenda for governments in England, Scotland and Wales to prioritise and strengthen bus services, supporting economic growth, decarbonisation and social inclusion

Manifesto priorities for government Core priorities across all three nations include the need to: Protect essential services through a statutory duty to ensure all communities have access to public transport, with a defined and funded minimum level of provision. Deliver long-term funding via...

08/04/2026

This year's European Passengers' Federation Conference runs from 5-6 June in Maastricht and offers a platform for industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to explore pressing issues and innovations in sustainable passenger mobility

The 23rd Conference of EPF is set to take place in Maastricht, the Netherlands on 5–6 June, 2026 at the ‘Gouvernement aan de Maas’ building (Provincial House of Limburg). This annual event, this year organised by EPF member organisation Reizigersvereniging Rover, promises to be a dynamic platf...