The year so far: A 2025 coach industry update from UKCOA
It does not seem that long ago that we entered 2025, yet we are already past winter and the year…
Fixing negative image of bus lanes is vital for sector’s success
Readers of routeone will barely need reminding of the importance of bus lanes and other bus priority measures for the…
£38 million allocated to further 319 zero-emission buses in England
The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded an additional £37.8 million of funding to 12 local authorities that were successful…
Electric coach charging in London: Bus depots and more needed
Charging battery-electric coaches in London will likely lean on bus depot infrastructure, but facilities at other areas are vital, RHA…
Campaigners critical as Lords reject plan to ban ‘floating bus stops’
Campaigners have reacted angrily after the House of Lords narrowly failed to pass an amendment to the forthcoming Bus Services…
National Coach Week 2025 to focus on sector’s societal importance
National Coach Week 2025 will be held between 12 and 18 May with an aim of highlighting what the industry…
Bus Services (Wales) Bill is published by Welsh Government
The Welsh Government laid the Bus Services (Wales) Bill before the Senedd on 31 March, as promised. If passed, it…
Minister rules out minibus exemption for category B licence-holders
Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, speaking during a Parliamentary debate, ruled out allowing holders of category B licences to drive…
Alternative bus franchising modes pushed at Commons inquiry
Local authorities should consider the many varied modes of bus franchising that are set to become available under the new…
£270m for bus in North is part of previously announced funding
The £270 million government investment into bus services in the North of England announced today is part of the £955…
