CTBM (Catch The Bus Month)

Catch the Bus Month is a nationwide campaign in the UK that takes place annually in September. Organised by Bus Users UK, it aims to promote bus travel and raise awareness about the benefits of using public transport. The campaign encourages people to switch from cars to buses, highlighting bus travel’s environmental, economic, and social advantages.

The campaign addresses several key areas:

1. Environmental Benefits: Promoting bus travel as a greener alternative to cars, reducing carbon emissions, and easing traffic congestion.
2. Economic Benefits: Highlighting the cost savings of using buses over cars and supporting local businesses by increasing foot traffic in town centres.
3. Accessibility and Inclusion: Stressing the role of buses in providing accessible and affordable transportation for everyone, including those who don’t have access to cars, such as elderly people, young people, and those living in rural areas.
4. Health Benefits: Walking to and from bus stops and reducing reliance on cars can improve physical fitness and mental well-being.

Throughout Catch the Bus Month, local and national events include free travel days, community engagement activities, and partnerships with local authorities and transport operators to improve bus services and encourage more people to use them regularly.

You can find out more on the Bus Users UK website.