Rail replacement: Is the fallout of regulatory change understood?
Much good came from Euro Bus Expo as the industry reconnected; a positive vibe took over the NEC. But growing…
Business and public transport the losers in Budget
With the Budget out of the way, the Conservative leadership contest over, and all the parliamentary select committees appointed, political…
SME support sought from West Yorkshire franchising
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has opened discussions with Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin about the future of…
Port of Dover: ‘Structurally, we are ready for EU Entry/Exit System’
Delay to the introduction of the Schengen area Entry/Exit system (EES), which was scheduled to come into force on 10…
Bus electrification can be quickened by policy change, says Zenobe
Acceleration of bus electrification in the UK is constrained not by vehicle cost, but by policy barriers that undermine potential…
BSIP allocations in England for FY2025/26 see significant variation
Mayoral Combined Authority areas have been the biggest winners in FY2025/26 Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) allocations in England, with…
Inheritance tax impact on SME coach operators ‘disappointing’
Changes to inheritance tax stand to affect 71% of coach operators, and 46% of those businesses believe that the amendment…
Coach talk lacking in minister address – but still room for optimism
Simon Lightwood showed a good amount of interest when attending Euro Bus Expo last week. He dropped hints of what…
Multiple bus franchising models to be in Buses Bill, hints minister
Multiple bus franchising models are being explored by the government as part of work to reform service delivery in England,…
Coach operator seeks clarity on business rates leisure category
A coach operator is seeking clarity on whether it should benefit from business rates reform that will commence with provision…
