What does new Transport Secretary hold for coach and bus?
A surprise to many was the pace with which Louise Haigh came, saw, and went as Transport Secretary. While she…
Congestion and bus speeds remedy urgent: Stagecoach East MD
How to tackle congestion and falling bus speeds will be among awkward decisions that local authorities need to make regardless…
Franchising: London reveals what is in store for provincial operators
As someone who has run buses extensively in London and elsewhere, I am often asked questions such as, “is it…
BSIP allocations in England for FY2025/26 see significant variation
Mayoral Combined Authority areas have been the biggest winners in FY2025/26 Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) allocations in England, with…
Cambridgeshire bus franchising consultation extended
The consultation on bus franchising proposals in Cambridgeshire has been extended by five days due to a technical issue with…
Multiple bus franchising models to be in Buses Bill, hints minister
Multiple bus franchising models are being explored by the government as part of work to reform service delivery in England,…
Buses Bill in England due as more FY2025/26 funding details given
The Buses Bill in England will be introduced within the coming weeks, the Department for Transport (DfT) said on 17…
LTAs in England to get £640m bus service funding in FY2025/26
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England outside London will get £640 million of funding to support and improve bus services…
South Yorkshire details bus franchising plans as consultation is live
Details of how bus franchising in South Yorkshire would be structured have been released by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined…
Tower Transit wins 10-year contract for Jersey bus services
Tower Transit will continue to deliver bus services on Jersey via its LibertyBus operation after being awarded a new 10-year…
