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Join our Online Event to mark 40 years of the disastrous policy of bus deregulation & discuss progress towards getting our buses back in public control ๐โ
๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ๐จ๐ถ๐ญ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ: ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ 40 ๐บ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ญ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ
๐๏ธ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐บ-๐ฏ:๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฝ๐บ
Register in advance at: betterbuses.uk/conference
Yesterday we teamed up with other grassroots campaigns across the UK to co-host a special online event marking 40 years since the ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป was implemented ๐๐
You can now watch the recording here ๐
Yesterday we teamed up with other grassroots campaigns across the UK to co-host a special online event marking 40 years since the ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป was implemented ๐๐
You can now watch the recording here ๐
Join our Online Event to mark 40 years of the disastrous policy of bus deregulation & discuss progress towards getting our buses back in public control ๐โ
๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ๐จ๐ถ๐ญ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ: ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ 40 ๐บ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ญ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ
๐๏ธ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐บ-๐ฏ:๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฝ๐บ
Register in advance at: betterbuses.uk/conference
Don't miss this important event this ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐บ marking 40 years since the disastrous policy of bus deregulation was implemented ๐
Register to attend at: betterbuses.uk/conference
Join our Online Event to mark 40 years of the disastrous policy of bus deregulation & discuss progress towards getting our buses back in public control ๐โ
๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ๐จ๐ถ๐ญ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ: ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ 40 ๐บ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ญ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ
๐๏ธ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐บ-๐ฏ:๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฝ๐บ
Register in advance at: betterbuses.uk/conference
Don't miss this important event this ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐บ marking 40 years since the disastrous policy of bus deregulation was implemented ๐
Register to attend at: betterbuses.uk/conference
Join our Online Event to mark 40 years of the disastrous policy of bus deregulation & discuss progress towards getting our buses back in public control ๐โ
๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ๐จ๐ถ๐ญ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ: ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ 40 ๐บ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ญ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ
๐๏ธ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐บ-๐ฏ:๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฝ๐บ
Register in advance at: betterbuses.uk/conference
Thanks to Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn for listening to our demands to speed-up the bus franchising process ๐๐
Please support our Scottish Parliament petition to simplify the legislation & empower all RTPs to use the powers ๐
โ๏ธ petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2246
Buses in Scotland are coming under public control ๐๐๐
Congrats to campaigners, especially @betterbusesspt.bsky.social (BBS) and @getglasgowmoving.org, for this win
This is just the start. Help speed up the process by signing BBS's petition here: vist.ly/5nza4
We welcome @johnswinney.bsky.social's announcement that all buses in Scotland will be brought under public control ๐
It's vital this pledge supports the work SPT are already doing to progress bus franchising, and enables other regions to follow their lead ๐
To deliver this by 2031, the Scottish Government must act quickly to simplify the bus franchising legislation & empower and support all Scotlandโs Regional Transport Partnerships to use the powers ๐๐
๐ Please sign our Scottish Parliament petition to ensure they do this ๐
A massive win for our campaign! ๐๐
Yesterday @johnswinney.bsky.social announced all buses in Scotland would be brought under public control ๐
It's vital this pledge supports the work SPT are already doing to progress bus franchising, and enables other regions to follow their lead ๐
๐ ๐ One of our campaign asks - achieved! โ ๏ธ At least on paper.
Well done @snp.org for going 1 step further than UK Gov.
Now we need support for local/regional public *ownership* within a franchised system under public control.
@betterbusesspt.bsky.social@foescot.bsky.social@povertyalliance.org
๐ ๐ One of our campaign asks - achieved! โ ๏ธ At least on paper.
Well done @thesnpmedia.bsky.social for going 1 step further than UK Gov.
Now we need support for local/regional public *ownership* within a franchised system under public control.
@betterbusesspt.bsky.social@foescot.bsky.social
Welcome new SCCS Member!
@getglasgowmoving.org is a grassroots, volunteer-run campaign pushing for accessible, reliable, affordable and integrated public transport for Glasgow and the wider Strathclyde region. Get Glasgow Moving campaigns specifically for re-regulation and public ownership.
Scotland needs an accessible and publicly owned bus network.
To see the Cabinet Secretary prioritise meeting profit making operators over workers in the development of the Better Buses legislation was troubling.
@scotsman.comwww.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Don't miss our special 10th Anniversary Exhibition - on at the New Glasgow Society until Weds 23 Sept, 5pm
Come and find out more about the history of our grassroots public transport campaign over the last decade ๐๐๐
๐๏ธ Open every day until Weds 23 Sept, 12noon-5pm
๐ 1307 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8TL
Thanks to everyone who came to the launch of Get Glasgow Movingโs 10th Anniversary Exhibition at New Glasgow Society last night! ๐
Itโs only open for the next six days so please make sure you visit ๐
๐๏ธ Open everyday until Weds 23rd Sept, 12noon-5pm
๐ 1307 Argyle Street, G3 8TL #GDODF26
This week's podcast is all about the Get Glasgow Moving campaign and @getglasgowmoving.org 's efforts to introduce a truly transformational public transport system - watch from 8pm tonight
#publictransport#podcastyoutu.be/eWx1zEj2YaQ?...
10 years ago today we launched our public transport campaign at a packed public meeting in Glasgow ๐๐๐
Join us to celebrate our first decade at this special anniversary exhibition ๐
๐ New Glasgow Society, 1307 Argyle St, G3 8TL
๐๏ธ 18โ23 Sept, 12-5pm
Launch Event: Thurs 17 Sept, 6-8pm #GDODF26
We spoke to BBC Radio Scotland on Monday to celebrate the start of Strathclydeโs ยฃ2 bus fare cap ๐ช
But without public control of our region's bus network, this will only address half of the problem ๐
Sign our new Scottish Parliament petition ๐
๐ petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2246
We welcome Strathclydeโs ยฃ2 bus fare cap ๐ช
This is a massive win for our #FairFaresNow campaign! ๐
But without public control of our region's bus network, this will only address half of the problem ๐
Sign our new Scottish Parliament petition ๐
๐ petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2246
Today Liverpool City Region becomes the 2nd in the UK to start the roll-out of bus franchising ๐๐
Please sign our new Scottish Parliament petition to speed up the process here ๐
๐ petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2246
Or we could be waiting until 2031 to see change like this in Strathclyde ๐ญ
A round of applause for a historic moment ๐
Staff at St Helens bus depot gave the first X3 service a fitting send-off this morning, marking the first time in 40 years, buses in the Liverpool City Region are back under public control๐
#DevolutionDelivers#ChangesYouCanGetOnBoardWith
Thanks to everyone who came to our Scotland Demands Better Buses Rally at the Scottish Parl this week ๐
It was great to see the Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn there ๐
Please sign our new petition to ensure he helps us to #GetBusFranchisingDone ๐
๐ petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2246
Great coverage of yesterday's Scotland Demands Better Buses Rally at Holyrood๐
We welcome Strathclyde's new ยฃ2 fare cap ๐ช
But without public control of our bus network this will only address half of the problem ๐
Sign our new Scot Parliament petition ๐
๐ petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2246
Great turnout to demand better buses at the Scottish Parliament today! ๐
Thanks to passengers who came from across Scotland & to MSPs who joined the rally. ๐ชง
The time has come to put public transport back in public hands! ๐ค
@getglasgowmoving.org@sccscot.bsky.social@betterbusesspt.bsky.social
If you are as annoyed as we are about this dire Programme for Government, lets get organised and active in changing things.
There are two great opportunities this week:
Wed 2 Sep - Scotland Demands Better Buses Rally outside Scottish Parliament by @getglasgowmoving.org + others
Don't miss our Scotland Demands Better Buses Rally at the Scottish Parliament this Weds ๐ข
๐ Scotland Demands Better Buses
๐ Rally outside Scottish Parliament
๐๏ธ Weds 2 Sept 2026, 1pm
Please take 2 mins to email your new MSPs to demand better buses now! ๐
๐จ betterbuses.uk/strathclyde
Why are we still waiting for better buses? ๐
SPT approved plans to take our region's bus network back into public control last September ๐
But the Scottish Government are holding things up! ๐
Please email your new MSPs to demand better buses now ๐
๐จ betterbuses.uk/strathclyde/#email
Bus routes are being cut across Scotland under private ownership.
Scottish Government should
โ fast-track franchising
so bus services can be
โ brought back under local public control, with
โ minimum service guarantees for rural areas.
@betterbusesspt.bsky.social@foescot.bsky.social
All of Scotland needs a ยฃ2 bus fare cap by May: the end of this Parliament year. England's will be in place in January!
Many people on lower incomes rely on buses. Others want to leave the car at home but need encouragement.
This is a no-regrets way to reduce cost of living & climate impact. ๐
Get on board ๐
The ScotGov must go further and faster on public transport. Nationwide ยฃ2 bus fare cap is first stop en route to free bus travel for all Scots. This will help people access healthcare, work and leisure, cut bills and tackle emissions
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/next-stop-a-...
๐ฅณ Join us to celebrate the first decade of the Get Glasgow Moving campaign at our special anniversary exhibition at the @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social as part of #GlasgowDoorsOpenDayFestival 2026
๐ 1307 Argyle Street, G3 8TL
๐๏ธ 18โ23 September, 12-5pm
Launch Event: 17 September, 6-8pm #GDODF26
๐ข Save the date!
๐ Scotland Demands Better Buses
๐ Rally outside the Scottish Parliament
๐๏ธ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ญ๐ฝ๐บ
Last month Stephen Flynn announced plans for new #BetterBuses legislation this Parliament
Please join our Rally to tell him and other MSPs what this must deliver ๐
Bring Back Strathclyde Buses! ๐
Find out more about the Better Buses for Strathclyde campaign in this interview with @getglasgowmoving.org's Chair Ellie Harrison for the @scotnational.bsky.social podcast ๐
How to fix Glasgow's public transport ๐๐๐
Don't miss this interview with our co-founder and Chair Ellie Harrison for the @scotnational.bsky.social podcast ๐
Scotland's Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has reportedly turned down meetings with Glasgow bus campaigners fighting to overhaul 'completely mad' franchising legislation
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Bus deregulation was one of Margaret Thatcher's worst policies ๐
A leading transport campaigner has shared how Scotland could fix the mess Thatcher left
On The National Podcast ๐
We were delighted to be part of yesterday's Govanhill Parade alongside so many other great community organisations & campaigns ๐๐ฅณ
Our @betterbusesspt.bsky.social campaign T-shirts proved as popular as ever!
If you'd like to get yourself one for just ยฃ10, stay tuned for our next event ๐
๐ข Save the date!
๐ Scotland Demands Better Buses
๐ Rally outside the Scottish Parliament
๐๏ธ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ญ๐ฝ๐บ
Last month Stephen Flynn announced plans for new #BetterBuses legislation this Parliament
Please join our Rally to tell him and other MSPs what this must deliver ๐
Come & get behind the @betterbusesspt.bsky.social banner on this year's Govanhill Festival Parade! ๐๐ฅณ
๐๏ธ Saturday 1 August, assemble from 12:30
๐ At Queen's Park (Victoria Rd Gate)
We'll also be selling our popular campaign T-Shirts afterwards at the Carnival in Govanhill Park ๐
๐ฃ Save the date!
Join campaigners from across the UK to mark 40 years of bus deregulation & discuss progress towards getting our buses back in public control ๐๐
๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
๐๏ธ Saturday 24 October 2026
๐ In-person in York & online
๐๏ธ Register at: betterbuses.uk/conference
Strathclyde Needs Better Buses!๐
Check out Living Rent's policy briefing highlighting the key issues with Glasgow's bus network & how politicians can help SPT to take it back into public control โ
Read more: livingrent.org/bus_report
Follow the campaign: @betterbusesspt.bsky.social
Only 2 of Glasgow's 15 Subway Stations are accessible ๐ซ
Thatโs why it's so important to support #Access2Transport's campaign: instagram.com/access2transport
We all need to put pressure on SPT to improve accessibility & create a public transport system that everyone can use ๐ถ๐ฉโ๐ฆฝ๐๐
Bring our buses back into public control! ๐ฃ
It was great to support Living Rent Glasgow's Rally at the Riverside Museum today ๐
We need our MSPs to speed up the bus franchising process and support SPT to deliver affordable, reliable, publicly-controlled bus services for all
We are delighted to see Better Buses firmly on the agenda for this new parliament!
There is clear cross party support for urgent action to improve our bus services, lower fares and speed up bus franchising is clear. ๐๐จ
Will this come to be known as the bus parliament?