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…
Simon Lightwood to address ALBUM conference in Nottingham
Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood (pictured, front left) will address this year’s ALBUM conference, which is to be hosted by…
RHA repeats call for diesel coaches end-date but stresses caveat
RHA has repeated its call for clarity on the end-date for sale of new diesel and other new non-zero-emissions coaches…
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…
