With such disparity in car ownership across the city, public transport and active travel need to be central to any serious debate about reducing inequality, argues Charlie Heywood-Heath.
Support the strikers, oppose the bus cuts, fight the cost-of-living crisis and write letters in support of human rights, all in Sheffield over the next two weeks.
As a result of deregulation, up to a third of services in the region could be axed because private bus companies don't consider them profitable enough.
Documents from Barnsley and Doncaster councils reveal concerns over costs and timescales for bus franchising, which campaigners say could stifle service improvement.
New data from the Department for Transport shows the region is falling behind on public transport improvements – as Sheffield Council urges the next Mayor to look at greater public control.
Sheffield Council's backing of 'franchising assessment' will put pressure on candidates to form a strong position on transport in the lead-up to the mayoral election in May 2022.
Considering how cheap and well-connected our city’s public transport used to be, big changes which reduce emissions and offer a viable alternative to cars are well within reach. It’s a matter of political will.