A Public Transport Policy for Fair, Affordable and Reliable Travel

Public transport that works for people, not profits.

At Together Britain Collective, we believe public transport is a public service — not just a commercial product. Buses and trains connect people to work, education, healthcare, and opportunity. When transport is reliable and affordable, communities thrive and the economy grows.

Our vision is simple: public transport that works for people, not profits.

Bringing Transport Back into Public Ownership

We support the gradual return of rail and local bus services into public ownership as existing private contracts expire.

Public ownership will:

  • Put passengers before shareholder returns
  • Reinvest profits back into services and infrastructure
  • Improve reliability, coordination and long-term planning
  • Ensure services are run for public need, including rural and underserved areas

Transport should be planned as a national network — not fragmented between competing operators.

A National Fare Cap

The cost of travel is one of the biggest pressures on household budgets. We believe no one should be priced out of work, education or essential services.

We propose:

  • A national cap on bus fares, building on and extending the current low-fare schemes
  • A fair national price cap on rail travel, especially for peak commuting routes
  • Simplified, easy-to-understand ticketing across the network
  • Price protections to prevent sudden fare increases

Affordable transport supports workers, students, families and local economies.

Better Buses for Every Community

Buses are the backbone of local transport, yet many routes have been cut or reduced.

Our plan includes:

  • Restoring essential routes, especially in rural and suburban areas
  • Giving local authorities greater control over planning and standards
  • Minimum service guarantees so communities are not left isolated
  • Investment in cleaner, low-emission bus fleets

Reliable local transport reduces congestion and supports town centres.

A Modern, Integrated Rail Network

Public ownership will allow a more coordinated rail system with:

  • Timetables designed around passenger needs
  • Better connections between regions
  • Investment in reliability and infrastructure
  • Integrated ticketing between rail, bus and local transport

Travel should be seamless, predictable and accessible.

Fairness, Sustainability and Growth

A strong public transport system:

  • Cuts carbon emissions and supports climate goals
  • Reduces traffic and air pollution
  • Helps people access jobs and education
  • Supports regional economic growth
  • Improves quality of life

Investing in public transport is an investment in Britain's future.

Our Vision

We want a transport system that is:

  • Publicly accountable
  • Affordable for everyone
  • Reliable and easy to use
  • Connected across regions
  • Environmentally sustainable

Because getting to work, school or home should never be a luxury.

Public transport should serve the public — and under our plan, it will.