Coach and bus policy: Some progress in 2023, but more to do
The start of 2023 brought much anticipation about key moves from government around zero-emission coach and bus policy. While progress…
Graham Vidler: Bus’s role in reducing transport poverty
Improving public transport can make a real difference to household finances, writes Confederation of Passenger Transport CEO Graham Vidler Put…
Free buses for under-22s causing antisocial conduct, Parliament hears
Scotland's Minister for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, has addressed suggestions made in the Scottish Parliament that the Young Persons’ Free Bus…
Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan moves to drop CAZ charging
No vehicle that is non-compliant would have to pay to drive into Greater Manchester under an updated, investment-led Clean Air…
No clarity on rejected ScotZEB2 bids, but coach hope still strong
Eight of the 10 bids submitted to the second round of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus (ScotZEB2) challenge fund have…
20mph caution in RHA’s submission for Scottish budget
Scotland should not pursue blanket application of planned 20mph speed limits, RHA has urged in its submission ahead of the…
EU Entry/Exit System rollout: Concerns for coaches highlighted
Poor rollout by the EU of its Entry/Exit System (EES) could cause significant difficulties for outbound coaches at the Port…
Newcastle CAZ grant funding scheme to be suspended for review
Newcastle City Council (NCC) will from 17 December pause the acceptance of applications for grant funding for vehicle upgrades to…
Investment in ZE could reverse bus use decline: UTG
The latest findings from the Urban Transport Group (UTG) have revealed the potential for transformative impact on public transport if…
Transport Committee inquiry hears challenges on accessible transport
Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Operations Director Keith McNally has reiterated challenges in home-to-school transport and rail replacement services meeting…
