Campaign for Better Transport is a UK-based charity that campaigns for transport policy to favour buses, trains, walking and cycling over private car use. It describes its mission as helping all communities access high-quality, sustainable transport that improves quality of life, reduces inequality and supports a decarbonised economy. The organisation works across England and Wales, and its public advocacy is aimed mainly at the UK government, the Welsh government, directly elected mayors and local councillors.
The group is headquartered in London, and its work combines campaigning, research and media advocacy. It publishes reports and policy recommendations on issues such as bus funding, rail line reopenings, transport poverty, social exclusion and the future of integrated ticketing. Its current campaigns cover cleaner local transport, supported bus networks, more frequent and affordable trams, buses and trains, fewer domestic flights, and reduced traffic and pollution.
A recent example of its policy work is the report “Tap to the future”, which examines the challenges and practical steps needed to unlock national integrated ticketing across the UK. The organisation also runs Better Transport Week, an annual awareness campaign bringing together supporters and local activity around public transport. Its communications suggest a strong emphasis on practical reforms rather than abstract climate messaging, with a focus on service quality, affordability and accessibility.
Campaign for Better Transport appears to be a long-established organisation, but the founding year is not stated in the material provided here. Key information on leadership is also not visible in the source excerpt, beyond the charity’s public-facing institutional identity.