sustainable transport

View article City ranked in national top 10 for growth in bus patronage

City ranked in national top 10 for growth in bus patronage

Hull has been confirmed as one of the top 10 places in the country for growth in bus patronage, according to the latest figures from the Department for Transport for 2023/2024. In its annual bus statistics report, the city came in at number 10 in a list that included London, Brighton and Hove, Nottingham, Reading, […]

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View article KCOM recognised with national certificate for supporting staff to make active travel choices

KCOM recognised with national certificate for supporting staff to make active travel choices

Telecommunications firm KCOM has become the latest business in Hull to be recognised for its work in promoting and supporting its staff to choose more active and sustainable travel choices as part of the Modeshift STARS business programme. The national accreditation scheme recognises workplaces that go above and beyond in developing, implementing and monitoring an […]

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View article Hull hotel receives national certificate for walking, cycling and public transport

Hull hotel receives national certificate for walking, cycling and public transport

Doubletree by Hilton, in Hull, has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. The hotel has progressed from an ‘Approved Travel Plan’ to a ‘Good Travel Plan’ award after delivering a range of initiatives over the past […]

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View article National hotel chain adopts new approach to active and sustainable travel after success in Hull

National hotel chain adopts new approach to active and sustainable travel after success in Hull

A national hotel chain has changed its approach to staff travel planning across the country after enjoying success at its hotel in Hull. Holiday Inn has signed up to the Modeshift STARS Business programme nationwide after its hotel on Hull Marina signed up to the scheme in the city to help encourage and support its […]

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View article Iconic Hull business group secures national status for supporting staff to make sustainable travel choices

Iconic Hull business group secures national status for supporting staff to make sustainable travel choices

One of Hull’s most iconic business names has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. The Sewell Group has received a Very Good Travel Plan award from Modeshift STARS. The national STARS accreditation scheme recognises workplaces that […]

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View article Hull Bus Alliance celebrates electric bus milestone

Hull Bus Alliance celebrates electric bus milestone

The Hull Bus Alliance has welcomed an important milestone in the revolution of public transport in the city, after The Go-Ahead Group placed a national order for zero-emission buses, which follows a similar order being placed by Stagecoach earlier this year. To reach the UK’s net zero goal by 2050, the Department for Transport has […]

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View article Enhancements to Hull Paragon Interchange continue to improve customer experience

Enhancements to Hull Paragon Interchange continue to improve customer experience

Hull City Council is making several changes to improve the experience of bus passengers at Hull Paragon Interchange, after listening to feedback from those who use services within the city. The changes include new braille signage at each bay to assist visually impaired customers and will also soon involve the installation of laser door sensors […]

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View article Fares on two key rail routes in East Yorkshire slashed in bid to increase the number of customers

Fares on two key rail routes in East Yorkshire slashed in bid to increase the number of customers

Northern and TransPennine Express have announced plans to slash the price of tickets for two key routes on their networks in East Yorkshire. The train operators’ services from Hull to both Scarborough and Selby will be cut from Sunday 29 September as part of a 12-week trial (until Saturday 21 December) to try and increase […]

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View article Council encourages city to ‘walk, wheel and ride’ this TravelWise Week and beyond

Council encourages city to ‘walk, wheel and ride’ this TravelWise Week and beyond

Hull City Council and its partners will once again be supporting TravelWise Week and assisting residents, businesses and communities to consider making more sustainable and active travel choices. Organised by Modeshift – the UK’s leading sustainable travel organisation – TravelWise Week is a yearly, global, week-long travel challenge that takes place from Monday 16 September […]

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