News

• 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 

The April newsletter has been published and available to download from Documents / Newsletters

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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. 

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. 

We have carried out an analysis of the carbon footprint of our activities and have published the results.

The report provides a preliminary assessment of RTIG's carbon footprint, focusing on our Scope 1 and 3 emissions.

https://www.rtig.org.uk/documents/rtigpr026-d001-1