DfT annual bus stats: Patronage rises, vehicle mileage holds
Bus usage across Britain rose by 8% in the year ending March 2024, according to newly published data from the…
An industry-wide approach to women’s safety on our buses
With the National Police Chiefs’ Council declaring it a “national emergency” and the new government introducing “Raneem’s Law” as one…
Stagecoach East buses become ‘safe spaces’ for women and girls
The bus has had a long-held reputation as a site of antisocial behaviour and criminality. So much so that investment…
Punctuality rated by far biggest factor in bus satisfaction
Punctuality is by far the most important factor in journey satisfaction for bus users, according to a newly published report…
CPT responds as Lib Dems launch fare cap drive
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has responded to a campaign being led by the Liberal Democrats to urge the…
Translink to deploy Vix Technology for next-stop announcements
Translink and Vix Technology have agreed a partnership that will see the supplier deliver audio-visual next-stop announcements across the operator's…
Operators make buses free for military on Remembrance weekend
Several bus operators have announced their customary free travel offers for Armed Forces personnel and veterans on Remembrance Sunday and…
Stagecoach South Wales relaunches tap on, tap off
Stagecoach South Wales has relaunched and updated its tap on, tap off payment system on its buses. The operator introduced…
First Bus partners with Glasgow businesses for ‘Acts of Kindness’
First Bus is teaming up with local businesses in Glasgow to launch its "Acts of Kindness" campaign throughout the month…
Usage success for Manchester bus franchising night service pilot
All-night journeys introduced to two bus services in Greater Manchester that are part of the first tranche of franchising carried…
