Transport & Infrastructure
Stay up to date with the latest news and developments on roads, rail transport, buses, park and ride, public car parks, car parking, household waste, recycling facilities, electricity, broadband, and other essential infrastructure across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Pulhams boosts driver pay ahead of recruitment day
Pulhams will host a recruitment day in Cheltenham after boosting driver pay, offering candidates the chance to join one of the highest-paying bus operators locally.
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Fire station closure plans dropped after public feedback in Oxfordshire
Plans to close fire stations in Oxfordshire have been dropped after public feedback, with new proposals focusing on recruitment and community engagement instead.
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Oxford Bus Group honours staff at Really Amazing Awards evening
Oxford Bus Group honoured outstanding employees and long-serving staff during its Really Amazing Awards, with eight colleagues recognised for a combined 235 years of service across the business.
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Savills supports The Villager community bus service in Cotswolds for 2026
Savills will sponsor The Villager community bus service in 2026, helping the volunteer-run charity continue providing transport for remote villages across the north Cotswolds.
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Pulhams launches new Cheltenham to Oxford bus service via Witney
Pulhams will begin operating a new X52 route linking Cheltenham, Witney and Oxford from 29 March with faster journey times.
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Oxfordshire launches £8m road surface treatment plan to prevent potholes
An £8m Oxfordshire road maintenance programme will treat 87 roads this spring, using surface dressing to prevent potholes and extend carriageway life across towns and villages.
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Oxfordshire to receive 13 new electric buses under £5.1m investment
Oxford Bus Company is adding 13 additional electric buses to its fleet and expanding the county’s zero-emission public transport network following a £5.1m investment.
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Oxfordshire launches recruitment campaign for full-time firefighters
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting full-time firefighters, with online information sessions planned for applicants interested in joining county crews.
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Oxford Bus Company welcomes extension of free Park & Ride travel in Oxford
Free Park & Ride travel in Oxford has been extended again, with Oxford Bus Company saying the scheme is boosting passenger numbers and improving bus reliability across the county.
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UK travellers seek lower-cost Easter travel as fuel prices increase
National Express says Easter bookings have surged as travellers respond to rising fuel prices by choosing lower-cost coach journeys instead of driving.
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Bicester transport plan approved to support sustainable growth over 25 years
A new 25-year transport strategy for Bicester has been approved, prioritising walking, cycling and public transport as the town and nearby villages prepare for significant future population growth.
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Gloucester Green Bus and Coach Station in Oxford set for £150k refresh
A £150,000 project will refresh Gloucester Green Bus and Coach Station in Oxford with new signage, seating and passenger information displays.
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Free Park & Ride travel supports Oxford tourism during English Tourism Week
Free Park & Ride travel is helping support visitor numbers in Oxford, with bus passenger growth continuing during English Tourism Week and Easter events planned across the city.
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Research shows that electric buses cut air and noise pollution across Oxford
Oxford’s fleet of 159 electric buses has reduced roadside pollution and traffic noise, with provisional research showing lower nitrogen dioxide levels and quieter streets across the city following the major shift away from diesel-powered public transport.
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Oxfordshire residents offered free stickers to remind drivers that 20’s plenty
Oxfordshire residents can apply for free wheelie bin stickers promoting 20mph speed limits as the county celebrates the introduction of its 275th scheme.
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Oxford airline coach service marks 40 years with £4m investment in luxury fleet
Oxford’s airline coach service has invested £4 million in new luxury Mercedes Tourismo vehicles to mark its 40-year anniversary, upgrading its fleet while continuing to offer frequent and comfortable connections between Oxford, Heathrow and Gatwick airports.