Bus franchise contract competition at risk via consolidation: lawyer
Growing consolidation of the UK coach and bus sector risks weakening long-term competition, according to transport lawyer Frank Suttie. He…
Five Deputy Traffic Commissioner appointments made in England
Five Deputy Traffic Commissioner appointments have been made in England, with those individuals to provide “invaluable support” to Traffic Commissioners.…
TC-issued Section 19 permit numbers see rapid growth in 2025
The number of Section 19 permits in issue that were granted by the Traffic Commissioners (TCs) grew significantly in the…
Reptons explores offering public EV charging service
Reptons Coaches of Surrey is to consider making EV charging facilities available to the public on an ad-hoc basis. The…
National bus fare cap in England uplift: impact difficult to gauge
Bus patronage in England outside London saw solid growth in 2024, National Travel Survey results for that year have shown.…
Kathryn Pulham announced as CPT President for 2026
Kathryn Pulham, a former Director of Pulhams Coaches, has been announced as the next President of the Confederation of Passenger…
McGill’s unveils 30 new Yutong E12 electric buses for Midland Bluebird
McGill's Group has launched a batch of 30 new Yutong E12 electric buses for its Midland Bluebird operation, representing a…
Xelabus debuts special liveries as Sparsholt College work grows
Xelabus has launched three specially liveried Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double-deck buses as part of its expanded collaboration with Sparsholt College…
Alexander Dennis set to maintain bus manufacturing in Scotland
Bus manufacturing by Alexander Dennis in Scotland looks set to continue after the company worked with partners including the Scottish…
First Bus man leads Bus Driver of the Year 2025 winners’ list
First Bus North and West Yorkshire employee Michael Leech has been crowned 2025 UK Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY)…
