Will funding save the bus sector from widespread cuts?
The newly announced package of support from Westminster may not go far enough, writes our political insider Welcome as it…
Fiona Hyslop named new Scottish Transport Minister
The Scottish government has a fourth new Transport Minister in 25 months following the appointment of the experienced Fiona Hyslop…
Bus Transition Fund to support services in Wales
Revenue support for bus services in Wales from late July will take the form of the Bus Transition Fund, the…
Bus Centre of Excellence website is launched
The Bus Centre of Excellence (BCOE) has launched its website, upon which is hosted a knowledge hub. It comes ahead…
Andy Lord made permanent London Transport Commissioner
Andy Lord has been appointed permanent Transport Commissioner for London, the capital's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, together with the Board of…
BSIP funding ‘can be used to support existing services’
Revenue funding allocated to local transport authorities (LTAs) in England via the original Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) mechanism may…
EC publishes coach tourism drivers’ hours proposals
The European Commission (EC) has published long-awaited proposed changes to EU hours rules for coach drivers that are engaged in…
BSOG Plus rates in England from July confirmed by DfT
The BSOG Plus scheme that is part of longer-term support for buses in England from 1 July will for commercial…
Leicester Bus Partnership: 75% of goals achieved in first year
Leicester Bus Partnership, the Enhanced Partnership (EP) between local bus operators and Leicester City Council, is celebrating the execution of…
Welsh Government to extend bus funding into 2024
The Welsh Government is to release £46 million of funding to the bus industry that will include revenue support until…