In July and August, we interviewed 300+ bus users in Cambridge, Ely and Huntingdon. We found that the bus can be a convenient and pleasant way to travel, but local bus users depend heavily on services which often let them down. They also have little awareness that the Sustainable Travel Zone package would improve the …
Peter Blake, Transport Director at the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) explains that the GCP is very keen to receive feedback on the proposed bus service improvements. It is consulting on the sustainable transport proposals, as much as the road charge. Questions 1-5 of the online survey are focuses around bus improvements.
There is currently a shortage of bus drivers in Cambridgeshire, which has resulted in scaled back bus services and last-minute cancellations. Given the shortage is nationwide, how could enough bus drivers be recruited and trained to fulfil the enhanced services proposed as part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP)’s Making Connections 2022 proposals? West Yorkshire …
Paul, a Cambridgeshire resident, spoke to Cambridge Area Bus Users about the personal ramifications of cuts to bus services. I don’t have a car so I’m totally reliant on public transport and my bike to get me around Cambridge. Over the last few years it has become increasingly unreliable, in particular over the last 6 …
Guest post from a regular bus user: How have poor bus services affected my life? Read More »
Yes, the proposals for transformation of the bus network published by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) include plans for demand-responsive transport in the form of bookable buses for villages that are not on the main bus network. These work in a similar way to existing Dial-a-Ride services, but are open for everyone to use. A …
Would every village have access to a bus service? Read More »
The proposed improvements to the bus network delivered as part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Sustainable Travel Zone scheme would offer more routes, higher frequencies and longer operating hours for a reduced charge. The GCP have created an interactive planner to show details of the changes to the bus network. Zoom in and out …
How can I find out more about the proposed bus network? Read More »
