Budget will hit coach and bus operators hard, says CPT CEO
Changes concerning employer National Insurance contributions run counter to the government’s aim to reform bus services, says Confederation of Passenger…
‘Floating’ bus stops: Debate on controversial measure goes on
Few bus-related issues provoke as controversial a reaction as "floating" bus stops. Also known as a “bus stop bypass”, the…
Will Heidi Alexander continue John Prescott’s transport legacy?
The passing of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott naturally resulted in many tributes being made from across the political…
25% of Bee Network buses electric by end of April 2025: TfGM
A quarter of buses operating in Greater Manchester on the franchised Bee Network will be battery-electric by the end of…
‘Progressive’ rollout of EU Entry/Exit System coming in 2025
Rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) in Schengen area countries will be undertaken via a “progressive” approach across a…
West Midlands bus franchising consultation opens in January 2025
Reregulation of bus services in the West Midlands will move to statutory consultation on the proposed draft franchising scheme after…
Wales Bus Bill coming in March 2025; franchising to start in 2027
The delayed Bus Bill in Wales is due to be introduced to the Senedd in March 2025, with the franchising-based…
Bus Infrastructure Fund in Scotland to handle spend on priority
The Bus Partnership Fund in Scotland – which is currently subject to a heavily-criticised “pause” – has been terminated and…
DfT contest seeks AI-based ideas for Integrated Transport Strategy
The Department for Transport, in conjunction with Connected Places Catapult, has launched a competition to find business ideas for AI-based…
Policy gaps on zero-emission for coach and bus need action: Zemo
Major gaps in policy around the transition to zero-emission for coach and bus must be filled if net-zero transport in…
