Detailed, long-term bus funding plans still missing
Bus industry funding is always a big issue, with the approach very…
Franchising and small operators: Will lessons be learned?
Working for a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), I know too well…
Does a commercial future exist for many bus networks?
As I have previously covered, there is much uncertainty regarding the future…
‘Long-term funding needed for bus network certainty’
The announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) on 19 August of…
Planning policy and bus services: Still no resolution
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill for England creates more complexity and…
‘Concessionary fares in England: National discussion needed’
With concessionary patronage behind that of other groups when it comes to…
‘Subsidy needs are key to Enhanced Partnerships in England’
Subsidy is going to be a very important issue with Enhanced Partnerships…
BSIP work should take lessons from other modes’ failures
The Manchester (or Northern) Hub is a railway upgrade scheme that aimed…
Does National Bus Strategy for England encourage franchising?
There was great debate in our virtual office following publication of the…
Autonomous bus ambition ‘is understandable, but frustrating’
If I am permitted a slight digression, there are many things within…