Liverpool City Region bus franchising completion brought forward
Rollout of bus franchising in the Liverpool City Region will be accelerated by a year and completed by the end…
‘Bus revolution’ in England promised as Haigh hits ground running
England will see a “bus revolution” over the coming years after the new government wasted no time in promising to…
Further busway within Greater Manchester rapid transit proposals
Potential for further busway provision in Greater Manchester has been raised as part of long-term plans and emerging priorities for…
Wales Bus Bill plans confirmed for current Senedd term by FM
The Bus Bill in Wales as part of work to deliver franchising of services in the country will be introduced…
McGill’s owners declare ‘war’ on Strathclyde bus franchising plans
McGill’s Bus Group owners James and Sandy Easdale have escalated their opposition to plans for bus franchising in and around…
Franchising, funding and fares key to bus in Lib Dem manifesto
A Liberal Democrat government would increase bus franchising powers for local authorities (LAs) in England and proceed with “simplifying funding”…
July general election may leave industry hanging for rest of 2024
The coach and bus industry has a lot riding on politicians in 2024. Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a general…
Report: £1 bus fare cap needed as part of five-year plan in England
The next government should introduce a £1 fare cap and bring in a five-year bus revival programme in England within…
Snapper Services boosts Mosaiq Insights to help franchising move
Public transport technology company Snapper Services has updated its Mosaiq Insights platform to help the planning of franchised bus networks…
Procters Coaches and Fourway among latest Go-Ahead purchases
The Go-Ahead Group has purchased coach operators Compass Royston, Esk Valley, Fourway Coaches and Procters Coaches in a significant expansion…
