Bus speeds and coach facilities lead CPT manifesto for Wales
Improved bus speeds and better facilities for coach drop-off and pick-up are among a manifesto for change to the industry’s…
Transport Committee: government ‘lacks ambition’ on bus services
The Transport Committee has criticised the government's response to its recommendations on improving bus services as part of the Buses…
SME fears on Wales bus franchising raised at Committee session
The Bus Services (Wales) Bill risks over-centralisation of network control and posing a threat to SME operators under its approach…
ALBUM stresses SME and municipal relevance to Bus Services Act
ALBUM has welcomed the passing of the Bus Services (No.2) Bill in England into law as the Bus Services Act,…
Bus Services (No.2) Bill passes into law as the Bus Services Act
The Bus Services (No.2) Bill in England has become law as the Bus Services Act, with the government saying that…
Tackling congestion key to future of coach and bus in Scotland: CPT
Addressing road congestion to boost coach and bus services should be a priority for Scottish politicians, attendees will hear at…
Long-term bus funding plea in UTG Budget submission
Long-term bus funding and commitment to revenue investment for transport projects are the two key asks of government made by…
Oxfordshire rules out bus franchising and commits to EP+
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has approved the development of an Enhanced Partnership Plus (EP+) plan for bus services in the…
Can direct award adoption help to protect SMEs in bus franchising?
Work around bus franchising is ramping up, with the contract procurement process having begun in West Yorkshire and market engagement…
Direct award within bus franchising is critical to SMEs, says group
Use of the coming direct award power by bus franchising authorities is vital if incumbent SME operators’ involvement is to…
