CPT optimistic as scheduled end of £2 England bus fare cap nears
Despite recent media reports that the government will not extend the £2 bus fare cap scheme in England beyond the…
SPT bus franchising approach criticised by former TC for Scotland
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) caused a stir in March when it published a report to its board that recommended…
Training, not CCTV, is what will help prevent collisions
I feel it necessary to write my anger at the suggestion that pedal cameras should be made mandatory. Currently, I…
Measuring the huge value of local bus to our economy
On 5 September, I and a team of colleagues went to Derby to launch our latest research that quantifies the…
Pioneering solutions for compliance and ticketing
When Trentbarton’s mango app was launched in September 2020, routeone asked, “is this the world’s most advanced ticketing app?” The…
The logistical solution to a reliable industry hydrogen supply
In May routeone learned that supply and storage remains one of the biggest hurdles for the adoption of hydrogen across…
Brian Masson: ‘The skills gap goes all the way up the chain’
Five decades in the transport sector has been enough time for consultant Brian Masson to witness firsthand the evolution of…
Fully commercial zero-emission buses: Suppliers key to that step
Here at Zemo Partnership, we continue to marvel at the accelerated improvements in the field of battery technology. Battery prices…
O-Licence revocation mandatory for certain TM failures: Tribunal
A Traffic Commissioner (TC) is required to revoke a standard PSV O-Licence if the designated Transport Manager (TM) no longer…
SMEs’ involvement in bus franchising requires attention quickly
Award of bus franchising contracts in Greater Manchester is complete, and as predicted by some, SMEs' involvement in that market…
