How does UK zero-emission bus progress sit with rest of Europe?
I was struck by a recent announcement that Copenhagen has become the first major European capital to operate a fully…
Integrated National Transport Strategy: worthy move, but will it deliver?
The government’s new Integrated National Transport Strategy could be good news for coach and bus – if it is delivered…
A deep dive into the South Yorkshire vision for bus franchising
Significant steps have been taken by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) throughout March and April to lay the…
CPT outlines its asks ahead of Wales and Scotland elections
With elections taking place on 7 May in Wales and Scotland, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has laid out…
Euro 7 adoption in Great Britain to be aligned with EU approach
Adoption of Euro 7 emission standards by new vehicles in Great Britain including coaches and buses will be in line…
Diesel price relief calls louden as other nations continue assistance
RHA has welcomed a call from Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly seeking relief…
£3m for six combined authorities moving to bus franchising
The six mayoral combined authorities in England that are in the process of moving towards bus franchising will each get…
Scottish public backs bus priority measures, CPT polling suggests
The majority of Scottish voters support coach and bus priority measures, according to a new poll commissioned by the Confederation…
Coach position in Local Transport Plan guidance is welcome shift
The coach industry in England has seen some perhaps unexpectedly positive news in how it will now be treated via…
New guidance on bus enhanced partnerships in England published
New statutory guidance on bus enhanced partnerships in England has been published by the Department for Transport (DfT). Every local…




















