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ConneCTing England: Group Hire

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Maximising Impact: Evaluating the Value of Group Hire Services in Community Transport

This research project seeks to evaluate the impact of group hire services delivered by community transport organisations (CTOs) on the wider voluntary and community sector (VCS) and public sector. Group hire is the most popular service among responding organisations in the Mapping England and Mapping Scotland surveys, yet it remains an underappreciated source of income and impact.

ConneCTing England: Accelerating EV Adoption

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Accelerating EV Adoption: Insights and Strategies for Community Transport Operators in England

Electric vehicles (EVs) are central to achieving net zero and reducing emissions, but adoption within community transport remains low. Only 3% of vehicles in England’s community transport fleet are electric, while 39% of diesel vehicles fail Euro 6 standards. With Clean Air Zone exemptions set to expire and funding increasingly linked to sustainability, the need for action is urgent.

Through this research, we aim to:

ConneCTing England: A Deep Dive

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Connecting Community Transport in England 

CTA is committed to providing leadership and acting as a unified voice for our members.  To do that CTA is prioritising the work we do in England through consultation and engagement with our members and wider stakeholders.  We run all our policy and research activities through our conneCTing England Programme.  

 

Introduction to Enhanced Partnerships and Franchising

CTA members based in England are invited to attend this online session.

An Introduction to Enhanced Partnerships and Franchising has been designed to give an insight into the inner workings of these unique collaborations are and how community transport providers can get involved.

Attendees will learn how to get involved with franchising and how it can open up new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and service expansion.

Transport Secretary unveils her vision for integrated transport across England

The Government has set out a new vision for a more joined up and locally led transport across England.

A new Integrated National Transport Strategy, the first in a quarter of a century - will set out a 'people first approach' to getting people around the country. Recognising that different passengers have different needs, and the quality of transport varies across the country, it will set out how Government can support local areas to make all forms of transport work together better.

CTWeek24 - How to get involved!

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From 14-18 October 2024, communities across the UK will celebrate CTWeek24, highlighting the vital work of the Community Transport sector. Inspired by our Manifesto, this year’s theme, Celebrating Community Solutions, spotlights the impact of accessible, inclusive, and affordable transport in strengthening community bonds.

Section 7 - Policy and Priorities

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Section 7 - A Summary of how Community Transport engages in Policy 

It is more important than ever to engage with key stakeholders and get involved in policy discussions. We’ve seen in the previous sections that while the Community Transport sector delivers a variety of vital services to a wide range of passengers, the sector does face considerable challenges. 

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