Island communities to benefit from £2 bus fare cap trial in Scotland
The areas which will trial a £2 bus fare cap in Scotland throughout 2026 have been confirmed. Following a £10…
Bus Users UK awards recognise Catch the Bus Month efforts
Bus Users UK has made awards to some of the best contributions to its Catch the Bus Month campaign held…
Sleeping no more: the revival of the nightbus
As Lothian celebrates a century of night services, public funding and moves towards franchising are breathing life into 24-hour bus…
Making the case for bus e-ticketing in the age of contactless
The digital wallet might make mobile tickets a harder sell, but smart operators are taking a multi-pronged approach The ease…
Early success called for Shrewsbury nightbus trial
A trial of late-night bus services in Shrewsbury provided by local funding has been deemed an early success. The three…
Coach gets strong traveller backing – but political traction still tricky
The coach industry’s struggle to gain publicly visible political interest has been highlighted by polling of regular travellers by the…
Technology is holding back bus patronage, claims report
Better use of technology is key to boosting bus patronage, a new report has claimed. According to the research from…
Bus Users UK targets EV levy and NLW rise in Budget response
Bus Users UK has welcomed the new road-user charging for electric car users outlined in the Budget yesterday, but fears…
Vix Technology supports campaign for national bus stop standard
Transport technology provider Vix Technology is partnering with Campaign for Better Transport to help create a national "bus stop standard".…
Scotland’s under-22 free bus scheme has ‘positive impact’, finds survey
The Young Persons' Free Bus Travel Scheme, which provides complimentary travel to under-22s in Scotland, has had a "strong positive impact"…
