Go-Ahead commits to 100% zero-emission UK bus fleet by 2035
The Go-Ahead Group will operate an entirely zero-emission bus fleet in the UK by 2035, it has announced. The plan…
Transport Decarbonisation Plan to be published on 14 July
The long-awaited Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP) will be published by the government on 14 July. Expected to be released mid-afternoon,…
Ministers ‘determined’ to enable bus franchising in Wales
Ministers are “determined” to introduce legislation that will enable bus franchising in Wales, Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters…
England bus recovery fund: Fixed subsidy based on key metrics
The £226.5m bus recovery fund in England that was announced on 6 July will have “key differences” to the COVID-19…
Government PSVAR position ‘gives a way forward’: UKCOA
A letter concerning PSVAR sent to trade bodies representing the coach industry by Under-Secretary of State for Transport Baroness Vere…
Temporary service variation scope extended in England, Wales
Scope for operators in England and Wales to use the streamlined temporary service variation procedure introduced at the beginning of…
Arriva exact fare policy sees £267,000 donated to NHS charity
Arriva UK Bus has donated the over £267,000 generated by its COVID-safe exact fare policy to NHS Charities Together. The…
Transport Decarbonisation Plan publication imminent?
Publication of the long-delayed Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP) is said to be imminent, according to a source within the Department…
Reading trial for BYD ADL Enviro400EV as ZEBRA bid is go
Reading Buses has commenced a trial of a battery-electric BYD ADL Enviro400EV demonstrator. It will be underway between 9-18 July…
CrewPLAN drives down driver recruitment costs at Cardiff Bus
Cardiff Bus is controlling the cost of driver scheduling with the use of CrewPLAN, the system designed by software supplier…
