Derby City Council is preparing plans to refurbish more bus shelters in communities around the city as part of its commitment to improving comfort, safety and accessibility for passengers.
Around 40 older shelters will receive a full upgrade in this next phase of works, improvements to the shelters themselves, surrounding kerbs and footways, and the installation of new real-time information displays.
Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability, said:
I’m delighted to announce this investment that will deliver much improved public transport infrastructure for our communities. Following successful upgrades along Derby’s main commuter routes, it’s vital that we now focus on delivering improvements for residents where they live.
Passenger experience has been at the forefront when deciding which shelters to upgrade. When making these decisions our teams have considered safety, passenger boarding numbers, shelter condition and accessibility.
I would also like to express my sincere thanks to EMCCA for providing the crucial funding to deliver this work. This investment is key to ensuring that every area of Derby benefits from high-quality, sustainable transport choices.
Many of these shelters are more than 20 years old, offering a poor passenger experience and requiring increased maintenance. Refurbishing them will not only enhance the passenger experience but also make them more sustainable and easier to maintain in the long term.
This community-focused programme builds on the significant improvements already delivered through the Transforming Cities initiative. This saw 170 new shelters and 145 real-time displays installed along Derby’s main transport routes.
To fund this latest phase, the Council has secured £943,000 from the East Midlands Combined County Authority for delivery during 2025/26. Further funding bids are being developed for 2026/27 and beyond to continue upgrading more shelters across the city.