Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles.
Simon Lightwood MP
7,162 posts
Simon Lightwood MP
@simonlightwood
Labour & Co-operative MP for Wakefield and Rothwell. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Roads and Buses) 🏳️🌈
- Simon Lightwood MP reposted
This government has delivered the biggest single month drop in waiting times in 17 years. We are fixing the NHS so it’s fit for the future.
- Simon Lightwood MP reposted
Enjoyed chatting to @oliver_wright this week as we took another big step towards building a railway Britain can rely on and be proud of.👇🇬🇧🚆 - Simon Lightwood MP reposted
📢"Today is a significant milestone in the safe and responsible rollout of automated vehicles on British roads. For the first time, legislation will allow operators to offer passenger-carrying commercial services – such as robotaxis – to the general public" @MikeHawesSMMT
- Self-driving vehicles represent a transformative opportunity for Britain, opening up independent travel for disabled people and older adults, while driving growth and creating high-skilled jobs across the UK.
- Simon Lightwood MP repostedAnother big rail moment today, as South Western gets its first GBR train. Since coming into public ownership, a new fleet of trains has been rolling out, giving passengers more spacious, comfortable & air conditioned journeys. We're building a railway you can be proud of. 🇬🇧🚆
00:00 - Simon Lightwood MP reposted
Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August - Simon Lightwood MP repostedKids will go free on buses across England this summer! Schemes like those run by @WestofEnglandCA & @KiMcGuinness have shown what can be done. Parents can plan days out, visit family and make the most of holidays without added financial pressure.
- Simon Lightwood MP repostedWe know that families are still feeling the cost of living pressure, so we’re delivering immediate support. Free bus travel for children this August and action to cut the cost of everyday food. Helping families get through the holidays and putting money back into people’s
- Simon Lightwood MP reposted
Good news for families - every child aged 5-15 in England will travel free on buses this summer, with unlimited journeys, no registration required, and no cost to families. Our economic plan is the right one. Tackling the cost of living and building a stronger Britain.Readers added context they thought people might want to knowReaders added contextThe free bus travel for children aged 5-15 in England applies only from 1-31 August on participating local buses, not the entire summer. gov.uk/government/new… bbc.com/news/articles/… - We’re not just talking about better transport, we’re delivering it. Back at #UKREiiF in Leeds today talking about how we’re empowering local leaders and sharing how buses, rail, roads & active travel are connecting communities and driving economic growth across the country.
00:00 - Simon Lightwood MP repostedEagle-eyed train fans have spotted something exciting is coming. I am looking forward to saying more about this later this week...👀🇬🇧🚆🚨 NEW: The first Great British Railways train has been spotted
00:00 - I hope Andy Burnham is given the opportunity to stand for selection in the Makerfield by-election. We need the full breadth of talent and experience in our movement in Parliament to deliver for the British people 🌹I can confirm that I will be requesting the permission of the NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election. I grew up in this area and have lived here for 25 years. I care deeply about it and its people. I know they have been let down by national politics. Ten years ago, I
