What should come next after the bus fare cap scheme in England?
The government-supported bus fare cap initiative is set to end in December. With a view on 2026, we asked the…
What the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill must learn from driving staff
As the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill moves through Parliament, it brings with it an overdue acknowledgement of the risks…
How hard is it to undo a decision to go with bus franchising?
Would any bus operator disagree with the sentiment that transport planning relies on a long-term approach? For those that believe…
ZEBRA 2 additional funding: Operator information developing
Further details have come of operator beneficiaries of the £38 million in additional funding for battery-electric bus procurement in England…
Now is no time to row back on net-zero targets: Zemo Partnership
Sometimes it can be important and helpful to step back from the fray a little to look at the big…
Coach and bus politics: Reform UK upsets political landscape
Our politics expert offers a view on the surge in popularity of Reform UK, and what that might mean for…
Is Jersey model a stepping stone to other options?
Jersey’s franchised bus network presents a positive lesson for service reform in rural areas, but care must be taken on…
Peninsula Transport launches online coach forum for SW England
Peninsula Transport, the sub-national transport body for South West England, has launched an online coach forum. It will bring together…
Section 19 schools campaign gains Parliamentary exposure
Campaigners seeking to prevent schools from using Section 19 permits to operate minibuses were hosted at a Parliamentary drop-in session…
Bus priority measures: A vital part of the industry’s future health
The question of longer-term bus funding certainty in England remains unanswered. Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood speaks positively about it.…
