Initiation of bus franchising process in Strathclyde is recommended
The process of franchising bus services in Strathclyde should be initiated and long-term operation under either the current mechanism or…
West Yorkshire bus franchising looks inevitable ahead of decision
Adoption of bus franchising in West Yorkshire looks inevitable ahead of a decision on the avenue for reform, to be…
Next steps for bus franchising in Wales detailed in TfW roadmap
Wales will potentially be divided into nine zones for the rollout of bus franchising that is expected to begin in…
Bus franchising in South Yorkshire is recommended as path of reform
Franchising of bus services in South Yorkshire has been recommended as the preferred path for reform by the South Yorkshire…
Rotala to place more Enviro200s into service on Bee Network
Further new buses will imminently enter service on the Bee Network in Greater Manchester as part of the 67 Alexander…
Final Enhanced Partnership Plus push as West Yorks decision near
Bus operators in West Yorkshire have issued a final call for adoption of their Enhanced Partnership Plus proposals as the…
Manchester franchising tranche two rollout prep ‘proceeding to plan’
Mobilisation work ahead of the rollout of the second tranche of bus franchising in Greater Manchester on 24 March is…
Congestion hurts bus services ‘regardless of regulatory model’
Stricter parking enforcement and a harder line with roadworks by utilities companies are two areas that must be acted on…
Labour coach and bus policy development ‘based on engagement’
Labour wants to grow its burgeoning engagement with bus and develop with coach what is thus far tentative work around…
Experts unite to head Woods Campbell Transport Consultancy
Two industry experts have united to form Woods Campbell Transport Consultancy, whose services will include support for franchising and tender…