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…
Sheffield to receive its first publicly owned ZE buses
Alexander Dennis (ADL) and BYD UK have jointly disclosed plans to equip Sheffield with its first ever publicly-owned zero-emission buses.…
Rotala orders 67 Enviro200s for Manchester franchises
Rotala has ordered 67 Alexander Dennis Enviro200 single-deckers in a variety of lengths for services that its Diamond Bus North…
Rotala reshuffles management at North West businesses
Rotala is in the process of overhauling the senior management structure of its Diamond Bus North West (DBNW) and Preston…