Bus Services (Wales) Bill passed as final step to franchising looms
The Bus Services (Wales) Bill has been passed by the Welsh Government, paving the way for the final formal step…
Rurality to shape future bus funding under new approach
The government has signalled a change in how funding for local bus services will be allocated, with rurality set to…
Renaming home-to-school transport could help tackle costs, MPs told
MPs have been told home-to-school transport should be renamed to manage parental expectations as part of a scrutiny session on…
Serially non-compliant tiny minority still under the industry’s surface
Compliance around the industry is undoubtedly the best it has ever been. The days of ‘here today, gone tomorrow’ poor-quality…
Vehicle annual test failures should be investigated, DVSA advises
A vehicle’s failure at annual test should be followed up robustly by its operator with in-house teams or third-party maintenance…
Carousel Buses to run free festive travel and Christmas Day buses
Carousel Buses is marking the festive period by launching free bus travel in Berkshire on selected dates and providing Christmas…
Early success called for Shrewsbury nightbus trial
A trial of late-night bus services in Shrewsbury provided by local funding has been deemed an early success. The three…
Cross-border section added to coach and bus security guidance
A significant section on cross-border operation is among items added to coach and bus security best practice guidance. It was…
DVSA to introduce new door safety test tool for PSV MoT process
DVSA Vehicle Standards Assessors carrying out a door safety test on PSVs at annual test will do so from 5…
Nottingham City Transport becomes a member of ROSCO
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has joined the Road Operators Safety Council (ROSCO), which has seen the municipal operator’s over 800…
