Conservative manifesto pledges little for industry bar £2 extension
A Conservative government will extend the £2 bus fare cap grant in England for the entirety of the next parliament…
Franchising, funding and fares key to bus in Lib Dem manifesto
A Liberal Democrat government would increase bus franchising powers for local authorities (LAs) in England and proceed with “simplifying funding”…
Independent Council for Net Zero Transport members named
Zemo Partnership has named members of the newly formed Independent Council for Net Zero Transport. The Council will support the…
RHA calls for full removal of young PCV drivers 50km restriction
Government plans to partially relax the 50km, regular service restriction placed on the youngest PCV drivers should go further and…
July general election may leave industry hanging for rest of 2024
The coach and bus industry has a lot riding on politicians in 2024. Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a general…
Cardiff bus station to open in June after almost seven-year delay
The long-awaited new Cardiff bus station will open on 30 June after an almost seven-year delay to the flagship project.…
Is DfT going cold on National DCPC test-based renewal option?
The first component of Driver CPC reform will be enacted this year as planned, subject to parliamentary time being found…
‘Radical bus policy overhaul’ needed to meet net-zero 2050 target
Vision and leadership – including from within the bus industry – will be imperative for the mode to enjoy a…
Driver CPC reform to roll out from 2024 as legislation is laid
Enactment of Driver CPC (DCPC) reform is set to begin this year after legislation around the changes was laid before…
West Midlands bus franchising process set to start in 2025: Mayor
The process for franchising bus services in the West Midlands is hoped to begin in 2025, with the first such…
