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23 January 2026
On-demand minibus services beneficial in rural areas but face financial challenges, trials suggest
Trials of ‘demand responsive transport’ minibus services boosted connectivity for people in rural and suburban areas, according to a new report produced by UWE Bristol researchers.
09 June 2025
Opinion: If you want trams, support the buses
Graham Parkhurst, Professor of Sustainability, Centre for Transport and Society, reacts to news of £800 million investment in the region's transport network.
29 November 2024
Bristol Clean Air Zone – two years on, what is the future of the CAZ?
Two years on, Professor Graham Parkhurst and Professor Jo Barnes comment on what the future of Bristol's Clean Air Zone looks like.
20 June 2024
Academic elected as President of Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation
Professor Glenn Lyons has been announced as the new President for 2024 / 25.
28 November 2023
New report finds lack of transport choices is leaving young people behind
A new study warns that young people cannot access life-defining opportunities due to poor transport provision.
01 October 2023
UWE Bristol wins funding to develop safer autonomous vehicles
UWE Bristol has secured government funding for research into autonomous vehicles.
18 September 2023
One in 15 West of England residents use public e-scooters every month
UWE Bristol researchers have published the results of the West of England rental e-scooter trial.
14 June 2023
Researchers monitor autonomous bus user experience as UK's first zero emission service launches new route
Researchers monitor autonomous bus user experience as UK's first zero emission service launches new route.
31 May 2023
Enhanced junction designs “make it clear to drivers that they need to give way”
A research project has identified two side road crossing designs that encourage drivers to give way to people crossing and waiting to cross.
24 January 2023
UWE Bristol joins First Bus and partners to launch UK's first zero-emission autonomous bus service
The UK's first-ever zero emission autonomous bus service reached a key milestone with trials starting on public roads in Oxfordshire on Monday 23 January 2023.
17 January 2023
Panel poses key questions about future roads spending
Report published raising seven key questions to help guide for decision-makers achieve the best value from future roads spending.
28 July 2022
Unfair bus fares risk holding young people back
Research by UWE Bristol and transport charity Sustrans finds access to free and discounted bus fares for 16–24 year olds varies significantly across the UK.