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Powering better connections

Infrastructure

United Kingdom

Started September 24, 2026

Investment in buses and rail connects communities, boosts local economies and makes for a more sustainable UK

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Powering better connections

New Statesman (United Kingdom) | Sep 23, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 24, 2026

Public transport initiatives should include input from community members to address local needs effectively.

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 24, 2026

Private car ownership and public transport can coexist; the government should invest in both rather than treating them as rivals.

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 24, 2026

Whether or not buses and rail expand, fares must remain affordable for low-income workers, or connections will only benefit the wealthy.

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 24, 2026

Increased investment in public transport should prioritize environmentally sustainable technologies.

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 24, 2026

Transport investment should be evaluated against measurable outcomes—job creation, emissions reduction, journey times—not on promises alone.

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 24, 2026

Investment in public transport should consider the needs of both urban and rural populations equally.

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 24, 2026

Existing bus and rail networks are poorly maintained; money should repair crumbling infrastructure before building new routes.

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 24, 2026

The government should allocate more funding to public transport instead of roads to reduce carbon emissions.

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 24, 2026

Public transport systems must be integrated with other modes of transport to be truly effective.

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 24, 2026

Prioritising public transport over road infrastructure wastes taxpayer money on services most commuters will never use.

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