Catch The Bus Month 2024

15th August 2024

Sheffield Chamber of Commerce is proud to be supporting this September’s Catch the Bus Month 2024 run by Bus Users UK.

“September is Catch the Bus Month. Buses ensure we can all access life’s opportunities, including those of us who are older, younger, disabled or experiencing physical or mental health issues. We want to improve access to these sustainable and affordable services. Why not try them out, try a new route, go somewhere new in September.”

Sam Chapman and Peter Kennan, Joint Chairs of the SY Transport Forum.

The South Yorkshire Transport Forum is hosted by Sheffield Chamber and sponsored by Mott MacDonald. Its mission is to help South Yorkshire be home to one of the best transport systems in the UK.

It plays a leadership role in South Yorkshire by representing the view of business interests engaged in substantive and strategic transport issues. 

The forum is committed to playing a positive and proactive role in building a transport system that works for everyone, connecting people to the places they want to go within the region as well as nationally and internationally. 

Buses are the most accessible form of public transport, connecting millions of us every day to work, education, healthcare, shops, friends and family. They are also great for the environment, the economy, our town and city centres and our health and wellbeing.

Awareness days

There are some amazing awareness days taking place throughout September that offer an opportunity for collaboration or an extra hook for your campaign, event or news story.

 Heritage Open Days – 6 to 15 September 2024

This 10-day festival celebrates England’s history and culture. It’s a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – free of charge. So there are plenty of opportunities for partnerships and collaboration with transport providers.
Heritage Open Days

 World Car Free Day – 22 September 2024

This hugely popular awareness campaign encourages motorists to give up their cars for a day, with Catch the Bus Month providing the obvious sustainable and healthier travel option!
World Car Free Day

 World Tourism Day 27 September 2024

The focus on this global campaign is the need for more sustainable tourism and coach travel offers the perfect way to help reduce travel-related emissions.
World Tourism Day

To find out more about Catch the Bus Month visit www.bususers.org/catchthebusmonth or email catchthebus@bususers.org