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DfT unveils vision to make journeys easier to pay for, simpler and more reliable

Deniz Huseyin takes an initial look at the Government’s new integrated transport policy

02 April 2026

 

The much anticipated national transport strategy has been released by the DfT, with what it describes as “40 fully funded commitments” to make everyday journeys simpler, easier to pay for and more reliable “from door to door”.

The Better Connected strategy, published on 2 April, announces a new partnership with Google, allowing passengers across England to track their bus in real time through Google Maps. The service will be especially useful for passengers in rural...

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