No budget for bus franchising projects, says transport expert
While several mayoral combined authorities are pursuing bus franchising, a leading transport economist has questioned whether there will be sufficient…
National Insurance increase draws mixed coach and bus response
A varied response to the hike in employers’ National Insurance (NI) contributions on 6 April has been forthcoming from the…
Industry holds firm on net-zero after Reform gains and is already engaging locally
Industry stakeholders have told routeone that coach and bus remains committed to net-zero despite growing support for Reform UK and…
What of hard-to-reach coach and bus areas for zero-emission shift?
The latest market data showing that the UK coach, bus and minibus market grew for the eighth successive quarter is…
Integrated transport: What does it really mean for bus services?
Integration is something of a holy grail, but often without an explanation of what it means. Is it a focus…
Transport for City Regions speech brings cheer for bus
The Chancellor’s Transport for City Regions funding announcement on 4 June will see £15.6 billion go to a string of…
Mayoral authorities’ bus ambitions reveal mixed view on franchising
Following a recent round of mayoral elections, we update on plans for bus franchising or otherwise in each of the…
Time for government at every level to stay the course on bus
Six months into Greater Manchester’s new Bee Network model, public transport is at a pivotal moment as franchising now seeks…
New devolution process could be positive for coach and bus
Prepare for change. England’s network of local authorities is about to go through its biggest shake-up in a generation. So…
France votes to abolish its low emission zones
The French National Assembly has voted to scrap the country’s low emission zones — known as Zones à faibles émissions…
