Daily transport digest

Published: 03 October 2025
By Chris Haycock

General

ITC 2025 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2025 Annual Lecture on Wednesday 1st October at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How can transport contribute towards economic growth and productivity? Our highly distinguished Lecturers will be Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Advisor to the CEBR and previously joint head of the UK Government Economic Service; and Bridget Rosewell CBE, Senior Independent Director […] (Transport Wales)

THE TABULA PROJECT: Socratic Dialogues Our thinking needs to evolve if we are to rise to the scale of the climate crisis.  A series of Socratic dialogues at St Andrews Botanic Garden will explore how we might embrace holistic thinking and develop a response to the climate crisis that creates unity rather than division. The Tabula Project: A Blueprint for… (Transport Wales)

Bee-friendly bus shelters arrive in county BBC News - Three new bee-friendly bus stops have been installed in Nottinghamshire. The solar-powered shelters, located in Radcliffe Road and Bridgford Road in West Bridgford, feature a green roof made of flowering succulents that can survive off rain water. (Various)

In memoriam Sir Terry Farrell It is with great sadness that the ITC has learned of the death of our Patron, Sir Terry Farrell CBE. Sir Terry was a longstanding supporter of the ITC’s work and mission and a Patron of the charity since 2012. He will be much missed and we offer our condolences to his family. (Transport Wales)

Bus strikes off as driver pay agreement reached BBC News - Strike action by 600 bus drivers has been called off after workers accepted a new pay deal. (Various)