Government paper focuses on increasing bus patronage
Improving bus reliability and convenience are the top ways to influence people to use the bus more, according to an…
DfT report: Electric buses 70% more energy-efficient than diesel
Battery-electric buses are 70% more efficient than Euro-VI diesel equivalents and also use less energy than hydrogen fuel cell (HFC)…
Andy Lord made permanent London Transport Commissioner
Andy Lord has been appointed permanent Transport Commissioner for London, the capital's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, together with the Board of…
Arriva London drivers to strike over pay
Around 1700 London bus drivers are set to strike for four days this month after the union Unite announced industrial…
Diamond Bus North West gains employer accolade
Diamond Bus North West (DBNW) has been appointed a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, joining 90 other…
Average bulk diesel price drops to 20-month low in May
The average price for delivered bulk diesel continued to fall in May and is now almost 50ppl below the fuel…
BSIP funding ‘can be used to support existing services’
Revenue funding allocated to local transport authorities (LTAs) in England via the original Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) mechanism may…
Operators ‘failing’ on driver disability training
Bus Users UK has published results of its Accessibility Audit, saying operators have made improvements in some respects but adding…
Call for evidence on vehicle testing for ER closes soon
A call for evidence on suggested changes to the heavy vehicle testing regime for operators that are members of the…
Bee Network receives first BYD ADL Enviro400EV buses
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has taken delivery of the first five of its 100 electric double-decker buses ordered from…
