Warrington electric bus shift underway as minister visits
Warrington’s Own Buses is making strong progress towards the wholesale transition of its fleet to battery-electric power, with the operator’s…
Bus revenue support and BFCG in England extended
Bus Recovery Grant (BRG) revenue support and the Bus Fare Cap Grant (BFCG) scheme in England will both be extended…
Deep concern at Wales ‘skeleton’ bus service threat
The Coach and Bus Association Cymru (CaBAC) is “deeply concerned” at the lack of clarity on future bus service provision…
Further three months for Wales Bus Emergency Scheme
The Bus Emergency Scheme (BES) revenue support mechanism in Wales has been granted an “initial extension” of three months beyond…
Keeping a close eye on the opinion polls: CPT
The prospects of a change in government are stronger than they looked a year ago. Whoever is in charge, CPT…
CPT President: As ever, a mixed bag lays before us
February is here already and much uncertainty remains over funding, air quality measures and priority. But there is cause for…
Is there still space for innovation in the bus industry?
Martin Griffiths’ departure from Stagecoach following the company’s acquisition by German asset management company DWS Infrastructure in 2022 makes me…
Bus revenue funding crisis deepens as TCs enter fray
Edited on 11 February: The Welsh Government on 10 February confirmed a three-month "initial extension" to the Bus Emergency Scheme…
RHA reissues call for 15ppl essential user fuel rebate
RHA has again called for the introduction of a minimum 15ppl essential user fuel rebate for operators of commercial vehicles…
Investment could deliver Wales bus usage boom: Report
Potential for a bus patronage explosion in Wales through ambitious long-term investment in services and infrastructure has been highlighted by…