‘Passenger-in-chief’ Haigh underlines plans for England bus reform
Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh has taken on the role of “passenger-in-chief” and underlined the new government’s desire…
Better Buses Bill: CPT urges caution on reregulation plans
Reacting to the inclusion of the Better Buses Bill in the King's Speech today, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT)…
TfGM engages CitySwift to optimise Bee Network bus services
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has formed a partnership with CitySwift that will see the franchised bus network in the…
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…
