Scotland 2023 zero-emission buses majority pledge questioned
Questions centring on funding and achievability have been raised by industry figures after the Scottish Government underlined its aspiration for zero-emission buses to have...
Scottish COVID-19 bus support extended to 31 March 2022
The Scottish Government has extended the COVID-19 Support Grant – Restart (CSG-R) scheme in a move that will see a further up to £42m...
TBF online membership portal goes live
TBF members are now able to personally access their membership account online. Access is through the TBF website or via mypage.tbf.org.uk
Once logged in members...
Clarity on PSVAR exemptions post-April 2022 needed ‘quickly’
Clarity on how PSVAR exemptions will apply from April 2022 is required “quickly” if the coach sector is to plan for them effectively, a...
Harrogate ZEBRA bid unrest after operator’s ‘excluded’ claim
The North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) bid to the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme has sparked controversy after one operator in Harrogate...
CPT and DfT webinar to examine women’s safety on buses
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT), will host an online summit on Thursday 16 September that...
Bus accessibility webinar series to tie in with BSIP preparation
Campaign groups Bus Users and Disability Rights UK will hold three webinar events later in September under the Let’s talk accessibility banner. They aim...
Flowbird offers EP-ready ticketing and payments package
Bus ticketing and payments specialist Flowbird has launched a new technology package that it says is ideal as operators plan enhanced partnerships with local...
First Aberdeen to relaunch coach arm as King Coaches
First Aberdeen is to relaunch its coaching arm as King Coaches. It says that an investment of over £1.2m will soon see a fleet...
BTTS to return in 2023 after September event at NEC
The British Tourism and Travel Show (BTTS) will not be held in 2022, and instead will return to its traditional March position for 2023...
Stagecoach outlines net zero ambitions for Scotland’s Climate Week
Stagecoach has outlined its net zero plans in Scotland to mark Scotland's Climate Week event, held 13 – 19 September.
That roadmap includes £21.4m investment...
