Spending Review a ‘critical moment’ for future of public transport
The Urban Transport Group (UTG) has called on the government to seize the "critical moment" of the forthcoming Spending Review…
Wales bus franchising affordability and deliverability are questioned
The affordability and deliverability of bus franchising in Wales has been questioned by two trade bodies through scrutiny of the…
Bus Users UK flags funding fears over Bus Services (Wales) Bill
Bus Users UK has "cautiously" welcomed the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, but its official response also airs concerns about how…
Pilot schemes set to explore models for rural bus franchising
Various models for bus franchising in rural areas are set to be explored by the Department for Transport (DfT) by…
RHA parliamentary roundtable viewed positively by coach operator
A parliamentary roundtable session arranged by RHA on 7 May was a great success, according to one attendee from an…
What should come next after the bus fare cap scheme in England?
The government-supported bus fare cap initiative is set to end in December. With a view on 2026, we asked the…
What the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill must learn from driving staff
As the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill moves through Parliament, it brings with it an overdue acknowledgement of the risks…
How hard is it to undo a decision to go with bus franchising?
Would any bus operator disagree with the sentiment that transport planning relies on a long-term approach? For those that believe…
ZEBRA 2 additional funding: Operator information developing
Further details have come of operator beneficiaries of the £38 million in additional funding for battery-electric bus procurement in England…
Now is no time to row back on net-zero targets: Zemo Partnership
Sometimes it can be important and helpful to step back from the fray a little to look at the big…
