Campaign for Better Transport

@CBTransport

We are the national charity that champions greener, fairer transport. Also find us at 🦋bettertransport.bsky.social.

London, England bettertransport.org.uk Joined March 2012

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Campaign for Better Transport @CBTransport 5h

We need better transport, for people, places and planet.

Quote: "We need new and reopened rail lines, reliable trains and fair fares. We need a decent bus service for every community, and many more tram networks. And we need safe walking, wheeling and cycling routes, connecting them all."

Campaign for Better Transport @CBTransport 2d

Our CEO Ben Plowden on the need for better transport to connect young people to opportunities:

Passenger Transport @passtrans 2d

COMMENT 🗣️ | Young people need better transport. Ben Plowden of @CBTransport argues that affordable public transport and safe walking, wheeling and cycling routes are essential to opening up education, jobs and independence.

➡️ passengertransport.co.uk/2026/11/young-…

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Campaign for Better Transport @CBTransport 2d

Without good, affordable public transport, too many young people struggle to access work and training.

We were quoted in this @DailyMirror article about @NEF's research.

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www.mirror.co.uk Unemployed young face being 'stranded' if benefits cut without transport help EXCLUSIVE: Some 70% of young people not in education, employment or training (Neets) have no access to any discounted bus schemes, according to shocking research by the New Economics Foundation

Campaign for Better Transport @CBTransport 3d

Our Isobel Duxfield is looking forward to speaking at the #NationalModeshiftConvention in Manchester next Thursday on one of our favourite subjects:

🚏 Better bus stops, better journeys 🚏

We hope to see you there!

@TeamModeshift #BetterBusStops

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modeshift.org.uk National Modeshift Convention & Team Modeshift National Travel Awards 2026 - Modeshift National Modeshift Convention & Team Modeshift National Travel Awards 2026. The National Modeshift Convention – Modeshift United – celebrates the idea that no single organisation, sector, or indivi...

Campaign for Better Transport @CBTransport 4d

The Budget moved us closer to international trains stopping at Stratford. Now it's time to reopen Ashford & Ebbsfleet to international rail services. The stations are ready, demand is there & restoring these links would help more people travel sustainably & boost local economies.

Graphic showing ten trains seats, five green, five grey, to illustrate that less than half of the Channel Tunnel's capacity is currently being used.