BSIP Plus 2024/25 allocations repeat first tranche, DfT confirms
The 64 local transport authorities (LTAs) in England that gained Bus Service Improvement Plan Plus (BSIP Plus) allocations during the…
ÂŁ70m boost for Birmingham’s cross-city bus network
Four new cross-city bus routes are set to be introduced in Birmingham thanks to a ÂŁ70m funding injection. Aimed at…
Community Bus Fund launches in Scotland to help service reform
The Scottish Government has launched its ÂŁ5.75 million Community Bus Fund. It will support local transport authorities (LTAs) in Scotland…
Liverpool CR bus franchising: ‘About 70%’ in favour via consultation
A response from the Liverpool City Region to the statutory consultation on introducing bus franchising is expected to be published…
Greater Manchester bus franchising first tranche goes live
The first tranche of bus franchising in Greater Manchester launched soon after 0500hrs on Sunday 24 September. Go North West…
More local authority bus powers ‘will halt decline’, report claims
Giving local authority (LA) bodies more powers to decide how bus services in England are delivered will bring a halt…
Transport policy on the countdown to the general election
Little separates UK's two main parties when it comes transport policy, writes our Westminster insider Somebody asked me recently if…
TfWM BSIP shift illustrates bus sector funding challenge
Fully understanding the government’s position on shared transport is never easy, for it is an approach full of contradiction. Minister…
ZEBRA 2 scheme brings welcome change for zero-emission buses
The recently announced second round of the Department for Transport Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme in England comes…
Welsh minister plays down 20mph impact for buses
Wales' Deputy Minister for Climate Change believes the new 20mph default speed limit being introduced in Wales from Sunday 17…
