Reform of BSOG ‘dinosaur’ in England: Proposals due this year
Long awaited proposals for reform of BSOG in England are likely to be published later this year, Under-Secretary of State…
Concessionary bus travel slow return explored by report
A negative perception of the safety of bus travel with regard to COVID-19 is one of the key reasons why…
Recovery funding for bus services in Wales extended into 2023
Bus services in Wales will receive further recovery funding to the end of the current financial year in April 2023,…
Up to 52% bus usage increase on rail strike days: Transdev
Interurban bus services operated by Transdev Blazefield in Yorkshire saw usage increase by up to 52% during strike action in…
Municipal bus operation in Scotland encouraged by minister
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in Scotland have been encouraged by Minister for Transport Jenny Gilruth (pictured) to consider operating municipal…
Partnership will best deliver Wales bus reform, says CPT
Bus service reform in Wales should centre on partnership working among “a broader range of policy levers,” the Confederation of…
Some Welsh SME operators ‘concerned’ about bus franchising
Plans to roll out franchising across the Welsh bus network have left many small- and medium-sized operators in the country…
Deep integration with existing bus services ‘is key to Sprint BRT’
Heavy integration of bus rapid transit (BRT) services and their associated infrastructure with existing routes can greatly increase the number…
TfL opens consultation on central area bus service reductions
Transport for London (TfL) has opened a consultation into proposed changes to some bus services that largely radiate from the…
Bus stop removal plans contradict BSIP work, says operator
A row has broken out over a highway remodelling proposal by Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) that will see the removal…
