Learning from the success stories of bus patronage growth
The Department for Transport’s (DfT) annual bus patronage statistics reveal a startling disparity across local authorities (LAs). In terms of…
A collaborative approach is needed for rural bus decarbonisation
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) team headed to Parliament on 28 February to launch the new report from its…
Trying to make sense of the political questions around bus imports
From time to time, members of parliament become a little exercised when local authorities place orders for new buses with…
CPT publishes report into alternatives to £2 bus fare cap
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has published a report by KPMG outlining options for a transition away from the…
Carol Sim named Stagecoach South Operations Director
Carol Sim has been appointed Operations Director of Stagecoach South. Ms Sim – who was named Rising Star at the…
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…
Energy market sees uptick for oil prices in February, finds Portland
The energy market continued to closely monitor the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and its impact on oil supply…
Bus franchising in West Yorkshire formally adopted as reform path
As expected, Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has decided that franchising will be introduced to bus services in the…
Your Bus Journey survey shows overall 80% passenger satisfaction
Transport Focus has highlighted that more work is required on bus punctuality despite largely positive wider results across its Your…
routeone Awards to move venue in 2024 as nominations open
The routeone Awards will move for 2024, organiser Diversified Communications has announced. It comes as the industry’s premier recognition scheme…
