Baker’s back on the buses

Former Under Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Norman Baker, is to be the new Chair of Bus Users, replacing interim chair, Tracy Jessop. He said of his appointment, ‘I am delighted to be joining Bus Users UK. I know from my time as a transport minister just what a valuable role they play on behalf of bus passengers. Bus travel is a crucial and often neglected form of public transport. I am strong supporter both of the bus and the bus passenger, and will be bringing that to my role for Bus Users.’

CEO of Bus Users, Clair Walters, commented, ‘Norman Baker has been a committed campaigner on transport issues and brings with him a wealth of expertise and a deeply held passion for transport. We very much look forward to working with him and ensuring that policy and decision makers give greater priority to the bus and that the voice of bus passengers is heard.’