SME bus operators ‘must feed into pre-election policy debate’
SME bus operators should use time before the general election to feed into policy matters that impact them, ALBUM members…
Bus services ‘are in a hybrid age’, says Go-Ahead’s Martin Dean
Bus services are entering a third post-deregulation “hybrid” age as a reflection of their operating climate, Go-Ahead Group Managing Director…
Zero-emission must sit with wider bus policy objectives: Warrington
Zero-emission buses should sit alongside wider bus policy work and funding if they are to maximise their impact, representatives of…
How can bus franchising be made to work better for SMEs?
Bus franchising is underway or has been signalled in each of England, Scotland and Wales. It is a controversial topic…
Labour’s grand plans for bus need substance
When I started in the bus industry in the 1980s, it had a poor image and a low profile. Then,…
First Bus Scotland gains political backing for Project 75 work
Various MSPs have signalled their backing for the Project 75 campaign that was launched by First Bus Scotland in 2023.…
CPT urges Mayors to prioritise coach and bus
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has written to the nine recently elected Mayors in the North and Midlands of…
Bus franchising momentum grows after mayoral election results
Momentum for further franchising of bus services in England has grown with the election of several Labour mayors at existing…
Report explores info and infrastructure barriers to bus use in Wales
Significant perceived barriers around information provision and infrastructure at stops are putting the public in Wales off bus use, research…
Support in bus sector over Wales 20mph overhaul
The decision to revert some roads back to a 30mph speed limit in Wales has been met with support from…
