CPT wants ‘bus-first’ in National Planning Policy Framework
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has argued the case for a "bus first" approach within the government's National Planning…
Bristol workplace parking levy could generate long-term bus funds
A proposed workplace parking levy (WPL) in Bristol that would generate funding for bus services in the city is to…
Little of note for bus in Louise Haigh speech at Labour conference
Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh revealed nothing new about bus policy in England during her speech at the…
50 more battery-electric buses for Liverpool City Region confirmed
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has confirmed that it will use £26.1 million of City Region Sustainable Transport…
Stockport 170 Volvo BZL electrics reallocated amid depot difficulty
170 Volvo BZL battery-electric buses first ordered for delivery to Stagecoach Manchester at Stockport are to be reallocated to other…
Bus operators urged to respond to planning policy consultation
The bus sector is being encouraged to respond to proposed changes to the government's National Planning Policy Framework by the…
Bus funding devolution needs to come with targets, says CPT CEO
Increased devolution of funding to local authorities for bus services should be accompanied by measurable targets, the Chief Executive of…
ALBUM voices concerns over TfGM franchising impact on SMEs
The Association of Local Bus Managers (ALBUM) has voiced its concerns following Transport for Greater Manchester's recent decision to allocate…
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…
