The Campaign for Better Transport charity has announced that after a successful Better Transport Week last summer, the week-long event will become an annual celebration.

The event will start on Monday 17 -  23 June promoting benefits of public transport, shared mobility, walking and cycling, with an overall aim to encourage people to use more sustainable travel methods.

Last year the event gained support from over 100 organisations including the Department for Transport, local authorities, transport industry, NGOs, businesses and passenger groups.

Paul Tuohy, Chief Executive of the charity, said: “We originally intended to use Better Transport Week to mark our 50th anniversary year, but after the overwhelmingly positive response from the public and the transport industry alike, we have decided to make the week an annual celebration of sustainable transport.

"This year we are planning to make it bigger and better and there will be even more opportunities for organisations, groups and individuals to get involved in Better Transport Week 2024 and help us to celebrate sustainable transport in all its forms. Trains and trams, buses and coaches, walking, cycling and shared transport, are ready to take us to a greener future – let's get on board!”