New approach to rural buses needed: Stagecoach East
A new approach to public transport in rural areas involving long-term funding is needed if connectivity currently provided by buses…
18 routes to go as Stagecoach East realigns network
The decision by Stagecoach East to withdraw a group of underperforming routes that have been losing an average of £12…
‘Long-term funding needed for bus network certainty’
The announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) on 19 August of an extension of Bus Recovery Grant (BRG) funding…
Push notifications for coach and bus services explored
The benefits of using bespoke push notifications to communicate with customers has been harnessed by Rise Digital Media. It has…
Sherpa’r Wyddfa: A sustainable network built on tourism?
The Sherpa’r Wyddfa network was relaunched in July with better frequency and connections. We speak to Gwynedd Council about work…
£2 bus fare cap in England for January to March 2023
A £2 single bus fare cap in England between January and March 2023 that will capture “almost every” journey has…
DfT to examine BSOG zero-emission uplift in webinar
The Department for Transport (DfT) and Zemo Partnership will host a webinar on Tuesday 13 September that explores the 22p…
Bus Recovery Grant in England extended into 2023
Bus Recovery Grant (BRG) support in England has been extended to the end of March 2023 after the Department for…
Greater Manchester £2 single bus fare cap confirmed
A bus fare cap for single journeys and all-day travel will be introduced to Greater Manchester from 4 September in…
Diamond Bus WM cuts threat recedes after LA support
The threat of wholesale service cuts in Worcestershire by Rotala subsidiary Diamond Bus West Midlands has receded after “significant funding”…
