A Huge Thanks to Dailymotion

On 25 November 2025, I published an article detailing some technical hurdles I was experiencing regarding my video archive, a collection of over 350 videos uploaded since 2014.

I am pleased to share that, following a Subject Access Request, the Dailymotion team provided me with a comprehensive list of my old videos hosted on the platform. While the original source files were no longer hosted on the platform, this data was vital; it allowed me to identify every video, the total count, and the video upload dates.

UK Government announces new transport strategy with tap-and-go travel across trains, trams and buses

The UK Government has announced further integration for transport services in England, featuring expanded tap-and-go travel, stronger service coordination, and a partnership with Google Maps to provide live coverage of buses.

From the Department for Transport press release:

The case for dual-door buses outside London: why is it important to improve journey times?

On 15th March 2026, I published an article outlining my review of the West Yorkshire Bus Specification Options Report regarding the design of the new "Weaver Network" buses, which are expected to launch from April 2027.

Then, on 18th March 2026, I hosted an opinion poll on X (formerly Twitter) regarding whether high-frequency buses should have dual-door and/or triple-door configurations.

London Bus Tender Awards: New Electric Buses for Routes 127 and Superloop SL14

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that routes 127 and SL14 will use new double-deck electric buses, and the SL14 is expected to enter passenger service on 1st May 2027 with Stagecoach London.

LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:

London Bus Tender Awards: New Electric Buses for Routes 209 and 378

As it has been a month since the last London bus tender awards, Transport for London (TfL) has announced that routes 209 and 378 are expected to use new electric single-deck buses.

LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:

Doors, Design and Accessibility: Decoding the Weaver Network Consultation Results for West Yorkshire’s Franchised Bus Fleet

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire

Some of my followers on X (formerly Twitter), Mastodon and Bluesky may have noticed that I have posted some news about the bus franchising plans in West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire invests tens of millions in Weaver Network buses, with public control, upgraded stations, new zero‑emission depots, and all-day free travel for disabled passengers, supporting accessible, reliable transport across the region. www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/tens-of...

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Fact check: Does automating the Tube avert strike actions?

With the news on 10 March 2026 that Tube staff (specifically drivers and station workers represented by the RMT union) are set to stage a series of 24-hour strikes across March, April, and May, the debate over automation has returned. While proponents often suggest that "driverless" trains are a definitive solution to travel disruption, the reality involves a complex mix of safety laws, high capital costs, and infrastructure limitations.

What is GoA? Which TfL services use them?

Public transport is now more essential in this current geopolitical situation

From LT News

I do not usually wish to get involved with politics or geopolitics. My purpose is not to scaremonger; this is a suggestion to help avoid catastrophic situations by proposing a "Plan B" involving public transport. I genuinely hope we do not reach that situation. Overall, it remains essential to tackle climate change by encouraging more public transport usage and increasing the electric vehicle (EV) rollout.

Bear in mind that I am not an expert in this field. However, an old article by London Transport News from 1974 may be of interest, as they tackled the oil crisis at that time. I have included the full text of that article at the end of this post for those who are unable to read the text within the images.

Does London need a new ‘bespoke bus’ to replace the hybrid New Routemaster?

This piece is written in response to a recent article by Ross Lydall in The Standard, in which the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, stated: "If that means getting rid of the legacy of the mess made by the previous mayor, so be it."

In relation to the Mayor's statement, I hosted a poll on X asking whether London should have a bespoke bus to replace the New Routemaster. The result shows a majority "No" vote at 48.1%. However, if you combine the "Yes" votes and "All makers should", it makes the result similar to a tie. This indicates that while there is support for moving on, there is still significant interest in a bespoke bus for London.

Greater Anglia Announces New Contactless Pay-As-You-Go 💳 at 20 More Stations, Including Stansted and Southend Airport ✈️🚅

Update - 9 March 2026: It is now officially live!

This is a quick news update to announce that Greater Anglia will extend contactless pay-as-you-go ticketing from 8 March 2026. The launch was originally expected in December 2025, but was delayed due to technical issues.

Travellers will soon be able to use contactless bank cards to travel to and from Stansted or Southend Airport without needing a paper or mobile ticket.

Let’s hope it is not delayed again! 🤞