IoTA welcomes Road Safety Strategy and its proposed direction
The Institute of Transport Administration (IoTA) has welcomed publication of the first Road Safety Strategy by the government. Chair Greg…
Norfolk BSIP credited for 14% bus patronage rise versus pre-COVID
Norfolk County Council has hailed the success of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) after its own figures revealed bus…
Over-60s free bus travel debate renews concessions concerns
As MPs discuss a petition around expanding ENCTS in England, the bus sector fears any move in that direction could…
Over 2 million trips made under Wales youth bus cap scheme
The Welsh Government has announced that more than two million bus journeys have been made by under-22s since the introduction…
Coach and bus passenger awareness of rights is low, says review
Awareness among passengers of their rights is low, a review into the Rights of Passengers in Bus and Coach Transport…
Lothian Buses sees further 2.6% patronage increase in 2025
Lothian Buses saw patronage on its services rise to 119 million journeys in 2025, an uplift of 2.6% over the…
TfGM announces bus fare freeze and all-day use of concessionary passes
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced a bus fare freeze for 2026 and a removal of the 0930hrs restriction…
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…
