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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Thames Travel launches new bus service between Goring and Wallingford
Thames Travel has launched its new 134 bus service between Goring and Wallingford, maintaining vital public transport links in South Oxfordshire. The hourly weekday route offers larger buses, increasing capacity while preserving connections to key villages and services.
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Thames Travel introduces major improvements to X32 service between Didcot and JR Hospital
Thames Travel has boosted its X32 service between Didcot and the John Radcliffe Hospital, with buses now running every 20 minutes on weekdays. The move, supported by Milton Park and Oxfordshire County Council, aims to help commuters and NHS staff.
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Oxford hospitals raise concerns over congestion charge impact
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has warned that the city’s congestion charge could place extra pressure on staff and patients. The trust has urged for support measures, while the county council insists hospitals will remain accessible without paying the fee.
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Oxford MP calls newly approved congestion charge as “extremely unfair”
Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds has criticised the county council’s congestion charge, warning it is “extremely unfair”. The scheme has split opinion between businesses, residents, and travel groups, with legal challenges threatened as the council pushes ahead.
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County council approves congestion charge for Oxford motorists
Oxfordshire County Council has approved a £5 daily congestion charge for six Oxford roads, starting by November 2025. Supporters say it will cut congestion and boost buses, while critics warn of negative impacts on families, businesses and schools.
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Grants awarded to improve community transport in Oxfordshire
Four Oxfordshire organisations will share £64,572 to improve community transport. The grants, from Oxfordshire County Council, will support routes, running costs, and volunteer drivers, helping ensure vital services for people without access to cars.
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City Sightseeing Oxford supports life-changing Angolan project to mark Worldwide Charity Day
City Sightseeing Oxford is donating £1.00 from every tour ticket sold on 04 October to fund a medical centre in Angola, part of a global initiative tackling poverty and healthcare challenges through its City Sightseeing Cares programme.
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Oxford action group threatens legal challenge to congestion charge
A new action group, Open Roads for Oxford, has warned it will launch legal action if the county council approves a £5 daily congestion charge. Campaigners say the scheme threatens local businesses, with strong public opposition already recorded.
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Oxfordshire County council seeks feedback on OxRail 2040 plan
Oxfordshire residents, businesses and visitors are being asked to help shape the county’s rail future through OxRail 2040: Plan for Rail. The draft strategy outlines ambitious proposals including upgraded lines, five new stations, electrification, and the creation of an Oxfordshire Metro. Feedback is open until 01 October via the council’s Let’s Talk Oxfordshire platform.
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Carousel Buses partners with The Henley College to launch new student routes
Carousel Buses has expanded its network with three new routes serving The Henley College, connecting towns including Princes Risborough, Chinnor, Beaconsfield and Marlow. The bespoke services, launched in partnership with the college, aim to make student journeys easier and more accessible.
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Residents invited to share views on Oxfordshire school streets proposals
Oxfordshire residents can now have their say on plans to expand the county’s school streets programme. Proposals cover new and extended schemes in Banbury, Carterton, Didcot and Oxford, with the consultation open until 13 October.
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Improved pedestrian and cycle walkway opens at Botley Road bridge
A new walkway has opened at Botley Road, linking the road to Frideswide Square and providing more space for pedestrians and cyclists. The project is a key step in the wider Oxford station redevelopment, due for completion in 2026.
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Congestion charge faces stronger opposition outside Oxford city
Opposition to Oxfordshire’s proposed congestion charge is much stronger in rural areas than in the city, according to new consultation data. While 74% of all respondents said the £5 scheme would negatively affect them, figures show resistance peaks in areas like Carterton, Witney and Kidlington.
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Councillors call for rural bus funding from congestion charge income at scrutiny meeting
Oxfordshire councillors have urged that income from a proposed congestion charge be used to support rural and deprived communities. At a scrutiny meeting, members raised fairness concerns, recommending funds go to bus subsidies and rural transport improvements.
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Cowley locals fear disproportionate impact from Oxford congestion charge
Cowley residents and businesses fear Oxford’s congestion charge could hit them harder than other areas, with warnings of lost trade and longer journeys.
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Campaigners say Oxford congestion charge survey was biased towards objectors
Campaigners from CoHSAT insist Oxford’s proposed congestion charge is the “best option” to tackle traffic, despite 74 per cent of residents opposing it. The scheme has won support from bus and cycling groups but faces opposition from businesses, schools and petitioners.