Bus Open Data Service: Good and bad, but it is here to say
The Bus Open Data Service (BODS) was launched in 2020 on the sector providing registered local services in England; arguably,…
Go-Ahead, Irizar, VEV confirmed for Kent Fastrack electrification
Kent County Council (KCC) and Go-Ahead London have formally signed a 15-year contract for operation of the Kent Thameside Fastrack…
Initiation of bus franchising process in Strathclyde is recommended
The process of franchising bus services in Strathclyde should be initiated and long-term operation under either the current mechanism or…
London Mayor hails Superloop as last orbital route is added
Transport for London (TfL) and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have hailed the patronage success of the Superloop as the last…
Six-minute window of bus punctuality tolerance: Time for TCs to act
In their 2018-19 Annual Report to the Secretary of State for Transport, the Traffic Commissioners (TCs) observed that the six-minute…
North Northamptonshire Council chooses Omnibus for data ops
North Northamptonshire Council has opted for Omnibus to boost efficiency and replace some of its manual systems. The cloud-based solution…
BSIP update ‘should include longer-term bus plans and priorities’
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England will be expected to include proposals and priorities for the four-year period between FY2025/26…
Local Transport Fund will bring £4.7 billion to North and Midlands
Improved bus services, reduced congestion and upgraded public transport infrastructure will be among many claimed fruits of a £4.7 billion,…
Bee Network to trial night buses in Manchester later this year
Night services will be piloted on the Bee Network in Manchester later this year as the countdown continues to phase…
English £2 bus fare cap reaches 60 million users for Go-Ahead
The Go-Ahead Group has carried 60 million passengers under the national £2 bus fare cap in England since the scheme's…
