Government responds to bus pass petition
The UK government has officially responded to an online petition gathering more than 20,000 signatures requesting that the bus pass…
Franchising ‘brings efficiency and effectiveness gains’: TfGM
Franchised bus services in Greater Manchester will run more efficiently and effectively than those provided via the deregulated approach, Transport…
UKCOA tables proposals in reply to PSVAR call for evidence
The UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) convened an online members’ meeting on 16 August, inviting members of the coach industry…
Doubt emerges for bus sector over net-zero policies
A recent by-election result could have implications for the industry, writes our politics correspondent I can’t recall a time when…
Shortage occupations list denial for coach and bus ‘disappointing’
Once upon a time in 2004, I was involved with a project that eventually saw over 3,000 drivers recruited (mostly…
The politics of changing travel habits
The battle lines appear to be moving in the modal share fight, as ULEZ and LTNs take centre stage, writes…
TfWM joins criticism of Labour claims of bus routes decimation
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is a further body to criticise mainstream media claims that originate with the Labour Party…
‘Vital to look beyond headline claims of bus route reductions’
We would all like to see more buses carrying more people to more places. Bus is by far the most…
Liverpool CR bus franchising mauled by former Stagecoach MD
Plans for bus franchising in the Liverpool City Region have been criticised by former Stagecoach UK Bus Managing Director Robert…
Decarbonisation imperative in coach: MD sounds warning
The Managing Director of a coach company has cautioned that the UK coach sector must accelerate its transition to greener…