ALT Poster saying we’ll be at the bus stop at the Strand and the Crescent Car Park, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8LE On Friday 19 June From 9.30am – 2.30pm for our Let's Talk Buses event

ALT Graphic with the words economic benefits of accessible transport webinar Wednesday 10 June 2026 1pm to 2.30pm with Barclay Davies Director, Bus Users UK

ALT Bus Users UK with representatives from Stagecoach North East in the centre of Newcastle with the Stagecoach trike and an electric bus

ALT Photo at the bottom (courtesy of Community Rail Lancashire) shows a group of women wearing hijab alongside Ian from Community Rail Network, stood outside a mosque in Accrington during an Eid event in Community Rail Week 2023. One of the women is holding up a ‘We’re connecting communities by rail’ banner. On the graphic elements above, the white Community Rail Week logo sits between two bright green lines. The text, surrounded by bright green stars, reads: “3 days to go! Journeys for All. Sponsored by Rail Delivery Group."

ALT Lydia Horbury CEO of Bus Users UK quote and image: “Free bus travel for 5 to 15-year-olds throughout August is a hugely welcome step that will help families, encourage greater use of public transport and give young people more independence and opportunity over the summer holidays. "We hope this will not only support communities but inspire lasting confidence in public transport and encourage the next generation to see buses as an easy and sustainable way to travel."

ALT An infographic featuring a map of England. It highlights that a 10% increase in bus speeds could deliver 2.6 billion faster trips, generate 147 million extra journeys, and produce £5 billion in economic benefits (£210 per household). Suggested methods to increase speed include traffic light priority, bus lanes, and better co-ordination of roadworks.

ALT A hierarchical diagram categorising the advantages of increased bus speeds into five pillars: Strategic, Economic, Commercial, Financial, and Environmental. Benefits include reduced traffic congestion, improved productivity, patronage growth, lower operating costs, and improved local air quality to aid Net Zero targets.

ALT A complex flowchart illustrating how operating speed and network design directly influence total costs. It shows that speed determines the number of buses and drivers required, which in turn impacts variable costs, labour costs, and overheads such as depot equipment and maintenance.

ALT This flowchart, titled "Identifying the Economic Benefits of the Bus", illustrates the multi-layered impact of bus services on the UK economy through three primary channels. Firstly, it outlines the economic activities of operators, who generate revenue to provide jobs, invest in British-made buses, and support a wider supply chain. Secondly, it details the benefits to passengers, noting how reliable travel improves connectivity for those without transport alternatives and offers wider societal gains such as improved health, wellbeing, and reduced road congestion. Finally, the diagram explores the impact on the local economy, highlighting how passenger spending fuels leisure and retail sectors while providing the essential transport links required for a functional and accessible labour market.