First Bus return to London: Consequence of change, or indicator?
Few would have predicted the return of FirstGroup to the Transport for London contracted bus market. But that will happen…
Pulhams eyes more growth via management recruitment campaign
Pulhams is continuing to focus efforts on expansion by launching a recruitment campaign for new management roles. The Gloucestershire-based operation,…
Wales Bus Bill coming in March 2025; franchising to start in 2027
The delayed Bus Bill in Wales is due to be introduced to the Senedd in March 2025, with the franchising-based…
Transport Manager change notification to go online-only in January
The notification process for change to a Transport Manager listed on an O-Licence will become entirely digital from 31 January…
Shakil Akbar named Rail Replacement Manager North by GBRR
Great British Rail Replacement (GBRR), launched in July by CMAC Group, has named Shakil Akbar (pictured) as Rail Replacement Manager…
Whippet marks 105 years with service expansion and award wins
Whippet, now a 105-year-old Cambridgeshire operator, has marked its milestone anniversary with a 25% increase in local bus services and…
FirstGroup agrees to purchase RATP Dev Transit London business
FirstGroup is set to return to the Transport for London (TfL) contracted bus market after reaching a binding agreement to…
Arriva Merseyside debuts first of 56 Metro-branded Enviro200s
The first of 56 new Alexander Dennis Enviro200s for Arriva Merseyside have entered service carrying the yellow-based livery and Metro…
Reliance Motor Services in routes and vehicles sale to Transdev
Transdev Blazefield has agreed to purchase several bus routes and 11 buses from Reliance Motor Services of Sutton-on-the-Forest, north of…
New logo for First Bus is part of ongoing business overhaul
First Bus has introduced a new logo as part of what the operator says is unification of its “many identities…
