Bus Services Act in England majors on choice, not politics: Hendy
The Bus Services Act in England is about giving communities a choice in how that provision is delivered and is…
Bee Network Vantage BRT corridor to get StreetDeck Electroliners
Bee Network routes that use the Leigh Guided Busway will transition to battery-electric from May with a fleet of Wrightbus…
Start of bus franchising procurement in Wales could be delayed, TfW suggests
The start of procurement for bus franchising in Wales may be "marginally" delayed, the Chief Executive of Transport for Wales…
Bus Franchising Manual published by DfT
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published its Bus Franchising Manual as guidance for local authorities considering that route. The…
Strong words around bus franchising are yet to disappear entirely
Those who have been around the bus industry for a long time will likely recall the extent of rancour when…
Richard McGuckin named incoming Urban Transport Group Chair
Richard McGuckin has been appointed Chair of the Urban Transport Group (UTG), a position he will hold alongside his responsibilities…
Franchising win leads to Go-Ahead MD shuffle in north of England
Success in the first round of bus franchising contract awards in the Liverpool City Region will see the Go-Ahead Group…
Go-Ahead and Stagecoach gain Liverpool CR franchise contracts
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has awarded large bus franchise contracts to the Go-Ahead Group for services in…
Fleet strategy under bus franchising in West Midlands is pondered
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is planning a rolling new bus procurement programme of around 90 units per year…
Liverpool CRCA details further plans for franchised bus services
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has revealed details of some of the route and timetable improvements set to take…
