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Kent operator Chalkwell has moved quickly to save two services that it says would otherwise be withdrawn after Arriva confirmed…
NCT marks closure of South Notts Gotham depot after 95 years
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) commemorated the closure of the former South Notts Bus Company depot at Gotham on 27 March.…
Bus Emergency Scheme 2 in Wales paves the partnership way
A further round of financial support to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on bus services in Wales – the Bus…
Greater Manchester bus franchising to go ahead
Bus franchising will be introduced in Greater Manchester after Mayor Andy Burnham decided on 25 March to proceed with the…
Elements of National Bus Strategy questioned by TAS
The TAS Partnership has questioned some aspects of the National Bus Strategy for England, which was published on 15 March.…
Opinion: Is ‘demand scheduling’ the future of bus networks?
Transport software provider Trapeze believes that scheduling according to demand will feature strongly in the bus industry's future. Gavin John,…
Lothian Buses halts all evening services for a day after attacks
Lothian Buses will halt all evening journeys due to commence after 1930hrs on Wednesday 17 March as part of a…
BSOG reform in England: Likely proposals aired in Strategy
Early details of what proposed reform of BSOG in England may consist of have been revealed in the full National…
National Bus Strategy: Policy fundamentals analysed
Undoubtedly key to the National Bus Strategy for England, which was published on 15 March, is collaboration between operators and…