Accessible Information Grant Applications Open
Today 8th April applications for grants to help with the cost of meeting the accessible information regulations have opened.
To find out more about the regulations please visit: https://www.rtig.org.uk/aig
Information on how to apply for a grant can be found at: https://www.rtig.org.uk/aig/apply
£4.65 million for bus operators to help disabled passengers travel with confidence
- 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
April 2024 Newsletter
The April newsletter has been published and available to download from Documents / Newsletters
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BODS NeTEx Fares Profile v1.0 Published
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
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.