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Accessible Information Grant Applications - Extended

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On 8 April we opened applications for the Accessible Information Grant to help small bus operators with the cost of meeting the accessible information regulations. The original closing date for applications was 3rd June.

Today (28 May) we are extending the period for which applications for the grant can be submitted to be open ended until the funding is fully committed.

£4.65 million for bus operators to help disabled passengers travel with confidence

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  • Government funding will help small bus operators roll out live audio and visual updates on route
  • Builds on millions of pounds already invested by the Government to improve transport accessibility
  • New one-stop shop guide of helpful advice for disabled passengers using public transport across the UK 

 

BODS NeTEx Fares Profile v1.0 Published

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The use of NeTEx for fares & tickets is a relatively recent introduction to the industry. The UK NeTEx profile is highly flexible and allows for a multitude of potential ways to express the data. In order to simplify this and bring greater consistency to published fares data, BODS are implementing a BODS NeTEx profile for both simple and complex fares. 

Bus User Priority Guidance Published

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The Department for Transport Guidance on Bus User Priority has been published.

While this guidance focuses on improving bus services, it is important to recognise the possible impacts on other road users. The Plan for Drivers, published in October 2023, includes a range of measures to ensure smoother journeys. This guidance delivers the commitment to strengthen guidance to make sure bus lanes help rather than hinder traffic. 

NeTEx Fares Profile Consultation

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The use of NeTEx for fares & tickets is a relatively recent introduction to the industry. The UK NeTEx profile is highly flexible and allows for a multitude of potential ways to express the data. In order to simplify this and bring greater consistency to published fares data, BODS are implementing a BODS NeTEx profile for both simple and complex fares. 

Future BODS & ABODS Requirements

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The Department for Transport are exploring what the bus industries requirements and expectations are for the Bus Open Data Service, now and in the future.

We want to work with local authorities, suppliers and operators to identify what you would want to see BODS & ABODS able to do to help you achieve your objectives and goals. As part of this work, we are holding a series of online workshops.

During the workshop we will explore:

Bus Centre of Excellence Website Launched

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Announced in the Bus Back Better strategy, the Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE) was launched in April.

The BCoE website is now live https://www.buscentreofexcellence.org.uk/
 
This platform is a one-stop shop for the latest resources, events, and training for all who work in the bus sector. The BCoE website will host the a wide range of resources, including from RTIG, to boost your and others capability in the sector, including industry reports, case studies, technical notes and policy updates.