Scotland NSG Plus end: Bus cuts ‘inevitable’
Ending the Network Support Grant Plus (NSG+) revenue support mechanism for bus services in Scotland after 9 October will cause…
Optibus launches Performance Suite features bundle
Optibus has launched its Performance Suite bundle, which the supplier says will analyse, predict and improve on time performance. Performance…
Stephensons to take on Cambridge to Newmarket route
Stephensons of Essex has registered a partial replacement for one of the 18 services that Stagecoach East is to withdraw from…
Transdev Blazefield to end Cityzap brand in November
Transdev Blazefield will bring its Cityzap express service brand to an end when the route between Leeds and York is…
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…
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…
