PSVAR on closed-door services: a coach operator’s viewpoint
I am writing to further highlight what I believe is a complete lack of common sense in the application of…
Bus franchising must avoid return of ‘illogical’ fares boundaries
One positive aspect of the deregulated bus system was the explosion of daily, weekly and longer-duration tickets designed around logical…
Loss of free bus travel for antisocial acts moves forward in Scotland
Lawmakers in Scotland have voted to agree powers for the Scottish Government to suspend or withdraw concessionary bus travel where…
Stagecoach East work against VAWG spreads nationally, firm says
Stagecoach East involvement with the local Buses and Businesses Against Abuse (BAA) scheme is gaining national traction, the operator has…
First Minister officially launches £2 bus fare cap pilot in Scotland
The Scottish Government's regional £2 single bus fare cap was officially launched at Inverness Bus Station last week by First…
Brighton & Hove Buses pilots contactless season ticket
Brighton & Hove Buses is piloting a contactless season ticket system which passengers can use via Google Wallet. The enhancement,…
West of England free bus travel raised patronage most in deprived areas
A periodic free bus travel scheme for children administered by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has led to…
Arriva Merseyside works with MP and police on antisocial worries
Antisocial behaviour affecting buses in Stockbridge Village in Liverpool has been the subject of a meeting between operator Arriva Merseyside…
Scotland regional bus fare cap reimbursement details under fire
Moray Council-operated bus services should not participate in the Transport Scotland regional bus fare cap pilot because of concerns around…
Groups react to latest DfT floating bus stops guidance
Authorities should listen to passengers on designs for floating bus stops rather than adhere only to minimum guidelines, says Bus…
