BSOG reform hints dropped and ENCTS changes discussed at TfN
Further devolution of Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) in England and a move away from the use of fuel consumption…
Labour: Expansion and simplification of bus franchising in England
Labour has again pledged to give “every community” in England outside London scope to roll out franchising of bus services…
SPT opens consultation on recommended bus reform options
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has published a non-statutory consultation on recommended options for reform of bus services in the…
Scott Pearson remains Chair of Coach and Bus Association Cymru
Former Newport Transport Managing Director Scott Pearson will remain in the industry by continuing as Chair of trade body the…
LibertyBus sees patronage return to 100% of 2019 levels
Jersey operator LibertyBus reached 100% of pre-pandemic usage in 2023, with the over five million users carried last year matching…
Metroline dominates Greater Manchester franchising third tranche
Metroline will operate four of the five large local service contracts awarded under the third and final tranche of bus…
Concern for small bus operators after West Yorkshire franchise move
Smaller operators in West Yorkshire have expressed concern after confirmation that franchising of bus services will go ahead in the…
Jamie Ross named Director of Transport for Liverpool City Region
Jamie Ross has been named Director of Transport by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA). The newly created role…
Start to Strathclyde bus franchising work gains approval from SPT
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has approved recommendations for the reform of bus services in the region that include commencement…
Bus franchising in West Yorkshire formally adopted as reform path
As expected, Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has decided that franchising will be introduced to bus services in the…
