National Express coach ‘coming back strongly’, says MD
Scheduled coaching was hit hard by COVID-19. But it is now coming back rapidly; patronage in some cases is above…
Thames Valley Buses trials in-app age verification tool
Reading Buses sister operator Thames Valley Buses is trialling age verification for young people on its mobile app. The intention…
Bus punctuality measuring: Call for evidence ‘shortly’
A call for evidence will be issued “shortly” on the long-promised review of how bus punctuality is measured, the Traffic…
SkedGo journey planner adopted by TfGM website
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has incorporated a journey planner from SkedGo into its website. The product offers members of…
Per-bus patronage at Go North West back to pre-pandemic level
Per-bus patronage at Go North West (GNW) has reached parity with 2019 levels, the operator has announced. It comes while…
Concessionary bus travel slow return explored by report
A negative perception of the safety of bus travel with regard to COVID-19 is one of the key reasons why…
Passenger adds flexible recurring ticket payment app capability
App and website provider Passenger has introduced a flexible, recurring ticket payment app capability for bus operators and local authorities…
First Bus launches eco fund for small businesses in York and Bradford
First Bus has launched two funds that are supporting small businesses in York and Bradford. The funds build on a…
Scottish Bus Week debuts to celebrate the industry
The first Scottish Bus Week is being held between Monday 23 and Sunday 29 May as a celebration “of all…
‘Proactive engagement with concessionary travel is key for bus’
Bus operators must be proactive in attracting concessionary travel passholders to their services rather that criticising those schemes for poor…