Leading transport consultant: Bus can succeed as public purse is tightened
More public spending constraints are likely to be on their way, but relatively small amounts of targeted expenditure can nevertheless…
Date for Imberbus 2024 gathering is confirmed by organisers
The 2024 Imberbus event will be held on Saturday 17 August, organisers have confirmed. It will again see the customary…
Labour coach and bus policy development ‘based on engagement’
Labour wants to grow its burgeoning engagement with bus and develop with coach what is thus far tentative work around…
Free travel leads to 20% patronage rise for First in Aberdeen
First Bus in Aberdeen has reported a 20% increase in weekend patronage since introducing free travel for those days throughout…
BSIP money and DfT pilot schemes tackle crime on buses
Crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB) on and around buses has been making headlines recently, but operators and local authorities are…
EU coach drivers’ hours reform: Same but better needed in UK
Reform of coach drivers’ hours for those largely on tourism-related services is coming in the EU via a move that…
‘Solution to congestion is fundamental to bus future’
Congestion issues must be solved if new funding and support models for bus operators are to be successful, an industry…
O-Licence revocation for two associated Blackburn operators
Please note: This case is currently under appeal to the Upper Tribunal for which a decision is awaited. International O-Licences…
The capacity kings: Aldermaston Coach Lines’ B8L EvoSeti pair
Capacity can be king if an operator has work to justify it. That is the case for Aldermaston Coach Lines,…
16-vehicle authorisation cut for Dolphin Autos (Norwich)
Vehicle maintenance and driver control problems have resulted in the O-Licence held by Dolphin Autos (Norwich) having its vehicle authorisation…
