CPT optimistic as scheduled end of £2 England bus fare cap nears
Despite recent media reports that the government will not extend the £2 bus fare cap scheme in England beyond the…
SPT bus franchising approach criticised by former TC for Scotland
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) caused a stir in March when it published a report to its board that recommended…
Measuring the huge value of local bus to our economy
On 5 September, I and a team of colleagues went to Derby to launch our latest research that quantifies the…
Brian Masson: ‘The skills gap goes all the way up the chain’
Five decades in the transport sector has been enough time for consultant Brian Masson to witness firsthand the evolution of…
New term, new beginnings for coach sector relations?
September and the approach of autumn has a new term feel for many, especially those coach operators whose businesses revolve…
Fully commercial zero-emission buses: Suppliers key to that step
Here at Zemo Partnership, we continue to marvel at the accelerated improvements in the field of battery technology. Battery prices…
England £2 bus fare cap future: A difficult circle to square
The future of the £2 bus fare cap in England is uncertain. Has it been a good thing? Almost certainly…
Crucial months ahead for new administration and bus sector
Following the establishment of ‘Shadow’ Great British Railways and the progression of the rail Public Ownership Bill, the government has…
CPT President: Investment in bus offers great returns
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) recently highlighted its report on the economic impact of local bus services. I was…
Fuel duty and cheap fares for young in CPT and RHA Budget asks
A funding package that provides cheap bus fares for young people, and a fuel duty rebate are listed among the…
