Oxfordshire County Council has announced it will cease posting real-time travel and road updates on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The decision is part of a broader review of the council's communication channels.
The council stated that the move, effective from April 2026, is due to declining user engagement on the platform and the associated costs of maintaining the service. It follows similar decisions by other local authorities and public bodies across the UK.
Residents are being directed to alternative sources for travel information, including the council's official website and dedicated traffic apps. The council emphasized its commitment to keeping the public informed through more direct and reliable digital channels.
This shift reflects a wider trend of public institutions moving away from X for official communications, citing changes in the platform's reliability and audience reach since its acquisition by Elon Musk.
