Weaver Network brand for West Yorkshire franchised bus network
An overarching Weaver Network identity will be used on locally controlled public transport in West Yorkshire, including franchised bus services…
West Midlands bus network to move to franchising approach
Bus franchising in the West Midlands will proceed after Mayor Richard Parker formally decided that it will be the avenue…
Rotala advocates route-by-route West Midlands bus franchising
Rotala has advocated the adoption of a London-esque bus franchising model in the West Midlands where individual route contracts are…
Bee Network drivers gain cross-operator service length recognition
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and operators of bus franchise contracts in the region have agreed that drivers will benefit…
Bus Services (Wales) Bill is published by Welsh Government
The Welsh Government laid the Bus Services (Wales) Bill before the Senedd on 31 March, as promised. If passed, it…
Alternative bus franchising modes pushed at Commons inquiry
Local authorities should consider the many varied modes of bus franchising that are set to become available under the new…
Strathclyde bus franchising a ‘financial catastrophe’, Easdales claim
McGill’s Group owners James and Sandy Easdale have once again questioned the economic viability of bus franchising plans by Strathclyde…
South Yorkshire takes Velociti bus contract management platform
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has procured a bus contract management and performance monitoring system from Velociti Solutions…
Tap-and-go all set for Bee Network buses as tram milestone passed
Days before the Bee Network launches contactless "tap-and-go" on buses, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced that the 50…
McGill’s growth plans: UK and beyond on the radar, says Chairman
Future growth of McGill’s Group could see it spread further across the UK and into other markets, Chairman Ralph Roberts…
