Reclaim Our Buses (West of England)

Call for asylum seekers to get free bus travel in Bristol "Over half their weekly allowance is spent on just one day of bus travel"

"Patchway is over five miles from Bristol City Centre; this means people seeking asylum either have to walk a ten mile round trip or spend a significant amount of their weekly allowance, meaning less money for food, clothing and other vital costs,”
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

Unite regional officer Ken Fish said: "There is still an opportunity for First West of England to come back to the negotiating table to stop this disruptive strike action."
www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/...

Bristol bus strike latest - everything we know What services are affected and what the strike is about

“We recognise the disruption this industrial action will have, and acknowledge its impact on you and your ability to travel. We at First Bus are committed to continuing discussions with union representatives in an attempt to reach a resolution,”
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

We haven't defended him. Pay attention.

I don't see us defending him. We're defending the political process taking place in person.

We at Reclaim our Buses believe that debates must take place in real life, not just be left to the internet and the powers of the algorithms.

Our values include challenging behaviour not people. We will hold a robust space and keep focused on what all of the candidates intend to do for the West of England's transport.

All the organising groups are committed to party-political impartiality, and electoral and charity laws require this of us. We have therefore invited all candidates. Our decision to invite any candidate does not mean that we endorse any views they may express on transport or other issues.

Our Values and approach to Ethics Sharing Watershed's values and our approach to ethics across all aspects of our business.

The organisers and the venue (Watershed) do not tolerate hatred or discrimination of any kind. We will ensure that the chair, candidates and audience members at the event will adhere to the Watershed Code of Conduct www.watershed.co.uk/policies/eth...

so that people can choose which candidate would make the most appropriate mayor for our inclusive and diverse region.

We are have invited all candidates because we believe that hustings are part of the democratic process of elections which requires that all candidates are able to voice their opinions on mayoral issues,

We decided to invite all candidates from all parties from the outset of organising this event. Arron Banks was only announced as the reform candidate on Saturday.

The WECA Mayoral Transport Hustings is a meeting where any election candidates for the WECA Mayor come together to debate and answer questions over the future of transport in the West of England.

All the organising groups are committed to party-political impartiality, and electoral and charity laws require this of us. We have therefore invited all candidates. Our decision to invite any candidate does not mean that we endorse any views they may express on transport or other issues.

Our Values and approach to Ethics Sharing Watershed's values and our approach to ethics across all aspects of our business.

The organisers and the venue (Watershed) do not tolerate hatred or discrimination of any kind. We will ensure that the chair, candidates and audience members at the event will adhere to this Code of Conduct here www.watershed.co.uk/policies/eth...

We are have invited all candidates because we believe that hustings are part of the democratic process of elections which requires that all candidates are able to voice their opinions on mayoral issues.

The WECA Mayoral Transport Hustings is a meeting where any election candidates for the WECA Mayor come together to debate and answer questions over the future of transport in the West of England.

Tonights campaign meeting is at 5pm, phoenix pub near Cabot Circus www.phoenixbristol.com

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Meanwhile, in Private Eye… WECA and mr Norris have been misleading the public about what’s really happening—especially regarding the Best Value Notice. Let’s hope May brings some clarity.

No money for Bristol night buses despite safety concerns Three new bus services will be paid for by the Clean Air Zone, but two will stop running at 7pm

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

this could have been bath and bristol...
www.msn.com/en-gb/travel...

Major Somerset bus plans outlined as Taunton fare cap faces axe New buses could be planned - but the £1.50 fare cap is on the way out

Interesting read...

www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse...

‘Bizarre’ rule means bus cannot stop in Somerset villages Instead they have to watch the bus drive past every day

No wonder residents feel let down...

www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse...

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Mayor announces biggest bus overhaul in 40 years with move to public control - Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson has announced he will franchise the region’s bus system, bringing services under greater public control to create a more reliable, affordable, a...

cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-a...

newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/major-t...

Three new bus services to be paid for by Clean Air Zone charges One new route will be heading through the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood trial area

Great to see the CAZ being looped back into securing sustainable transport and active travel: www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...

EVs won't solve this

I blame the media for starting it and fanning the flames and pouring petrol on it every time they have a chance.
We're all trying to get to where we're going.