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…
West Yorkshire bus operators claim public support for EP Plus
The financial risk of bus operation in West Yorkshire should stay with businesses and not local authorities, according to a…
First Bus to invest £750,000 in Rochdale depot
First Bus has announced a £750,000 investment in a Rochdale bus depot and the creation of up to 50 jobs…
Bus franchising in Wales is zero-emission catalyst, minister claims
Planned rollout of bus franchising in Wales will be the catalyst for a wholesale move of the country’s bus fleet…
Electrification work under way at Oldham depot
Work has begun to electrify First Bus's depot in Oldham, with work due to be finished by next spring in…
Railway staff ‘could drive rail replacement in Wales’: TfW chief
Rollout of bus franchising in Wales could see Transport for Wales (TfW) railway staff in "more rural areas" driving rail…
Opinion: Bee Network will be under pressure to deliver
Public patience may wear thin if reregulation schemes are not quick to make improvements, writes our politics correspondent Word reaches…
West Yorkshire bus franchising worry for SME operators is aired
Any introduction of bus franchising in West Yorkshire poses a significant threat to SME operators, Managing Director of Connexions Buses…