West Yorkshire bus franchising: Approval set for first step
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has published proposals to begin a formal assessment of a franchising scheme for the region’s…
National Express works with CitySwift for COVID-safe bus trips
CitySwift is providing enhanced network planning and route optimisation for National Express West Midlands (NXWM), enabling the operator to deliver…
Go North East to introduce 24/7 services on three routes
Go North East will introduce 24/7 departures on three routes from Saturday 29 May. It says the move will support…
Manchester bus franchising procurement process moves closer
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is expected later this week to agree to commence the procurement process for the…
Leicester begins move to electric buses with 11 Yutong E12s
11 Yutong E12 battery-electric buses entered service on three park-and-ride services in Leicester on 24 May. Operated by Roberts Travel…
City Sightseeing Bournemouth launches bikeshare combo ticket
City Sightseeing Bournemouth – operated by Discover Dorset – and bikeshare provider Beryl have announced a discounted combination ticket that…
Cardiff Bus and Newport Bus unite to bring seamless ticketing to users
Cardiff Bus and Newport Bus have collaborated to upgrade their mobile ticketing systems and provide seamless ticketing to passengers using…
Change to allow greater bus capacity in England from 17 May
The Department for Transport has accepted a risk-based case produced by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) for the use…
Ribble Country brand from Transdev Blazefield is go
Transdev Blazefield launched its Ribble Country brand in East Lancashire on 2 May. The network uses 18 Mellor Strata Ultra-bodied…
Chalkwell acts after Arriva confirms Sheerness closure plans
Kent operator Chalkwell has moved quickly to save two services that it says would otherwise be withdrawn after Arriva confirmed…
