Ascendal Group: Franchising important, bus modal shift more so
Bus franchising has major scope to improve services and grow local markets if it is implemented and funded appropriately, newly-appointed…
Go-Ahead ‘final preparations’ for GM bus franchising first tranche
Go-Ahead Group says that it is making “final preparations” for bus franchising in Greater Manchester as its Go North West…
Regulations laid in Scotland to enable bus franchising, partnership
The Scottish Government has laid regulations to enable local transport authorities (LTAs) in Scotland to explore the bus partnership and…
Franchising ‘brings efficiency and effectiveness gains’: TfGM
Franchised bus services in Greater Manchester will run more efficiently and effectively than those provided via the deregulated approach, Transport…
Cambridgeshire franchising consultation likely early-2024
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) expects to publish an independent audit of an Outline Business Case for bus…
Franchising is not the only way forward for bus services
Some of the same problems and solutions may exist in either a franchise or non-regulated model, writes Confederation of Passenger…
Liverpool CR bus franchising mauled by former Stagecoach MD
Plans for bus franchising in the Liverpool City Region have been criticised by former Stagecoach UK Bus Managing Director Robert…
Manchester presents strategy to boost bus patronage by 30%
An ambitious Bus Strategy is today being presented to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Bee Network Committee. Transport for…
Opinion: National Bus Strategy has failed to deliver
The nationwide strategic plan for buses needs a major rethink, argues our political insider It’s fair to say that the…
Bus Bill in Wales to progress in upcoming Senedd term
A Bus Bill to commence planned reform of service delivery in Wales will be introduced as expected under the Welsh…