Strathclyde bus franchising a ‘financial catastrophe’, Easdales claim
McGill’s Group owners James and Sandy Easdale have once again questioned the economic viability of bus franchising plans by Strathclyde…
Coach and bus is front and centre of solving the NEET conundrum
Among reforms to social security is work to push more young people into employment, education or training. The claim of…
Minister gets behind the wheel ahead of Bus Services Bill
The government reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising Britain's bus network with the forthcoming Bus Services Bill and £1 billion of…
Bibury coach parking and access restriction plans draw criticism
Proposals to prohibit coaches from stopping and parking in the Cotswold village of Bibury put forward by a working group…
Bus operators’ plight raised in Commons street works hearing
Bus services took centre stage as the Transport Committee heard from key stakeholders about the impact of street works on…
Quest to ban school use of Section 19 permit regime reignites
A campaign to prevent schools from operating minibuses under the Section 19 permit regime has restarted with a relaunched petition…
Is holy grail of longer-term bus funding in England coming at last?
Bus services in England may well gain a three-year funding settlement out of the spending review, Local Transport Minister Simon…
Clarity on key asks from coach and bus is priority, minister explains
Under-Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood has made clear his willingness to engage with the coach and bus industry.…
Bus investment offers treasury great value for money
A relatively small amount of investment into bus could go a long way, says CPT Chief Executive Graham Vidler No…
Buses inquiry extends parliamentary focus on sector – opinion
The Transport Select Committee started to take oral evidence on its inquiry “Buses Connecting Communities” on 26 February. Further, the…
