New transport ministers must act quickly on coach and bus tasks
The new government’s transport inbox is already overflowing. Secretary of State Louise Haigh (pictured, above) looks set to be effective…
Simon Lightwood takes ministerial responsibility for coach and bus
Simon Lightwood has been named Under-Secretary of State for Transport with responsibility for local transport by new Prime Minister Keir…
Bus reform pushed by UTG ahead of King’s Speech
Reforming bus services is one of the key asks from the Urban Transport Group (UTG) ahead of new Prime Minister…
Wales Bus Bill plans confirmed for current Senedd term by FM
The Bus Bill in Wales as part of work to deliver franchising of services in the country will be introduced…
CBT calls on new government to reform bus funding
Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) has called on the new Labour government to recognise the value of coach and bus,…
Coach and bus calls for rapid action from new Starmer government
Coach and bus industry stakeholders have congratulated Keir Starmer on the Labour party’s general election victory, but those representing the…
Coach travel should see ‘renaissance’, says climate action charity
Coach travel should be recognised as being able to play a major role in political priorities and it should be…
McGill’s owners declare ‘war’ on Strathclyde bus franchising plans
McGill’s Bus Group owners James and Sandy Easdale have escalated their opposition to plans for bus franchising in and around…
Employment law changes under a Labour government
The general election has been called to take place on Thursday 4 July and the polls have predicted a Labour…
SNP proposal for 2025 diesel bus ban denounced
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has criticised the Scottish National Party's (SNP) manifesto proposal to ban the sale of…
