ZEBRA 2 draws many more expressions of interest than first round
Interest from local transport authorities (LTAs) in the second round of the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme (ZEBRA 2)…
West Yorkshire bus franchising worry for SME operators is aired
Any introduction of bus franchising in West Yorkshire poses a significant threat to SME operators, Managing Director of Connexions Buses…
Sector challenges ‘strengthen Wales bus franchising case’: Waters
Ongoing challenges facing the bus industry in Wales mean that the case for franchising of services there “has been strengthened…
BSOG Plus scheme includes significant data sharing requirement
Larger bus operators in England will be required to submit a significant amount of data, including financial information, to the…
Coaches part of RHA report on sustainable road transport future
RHA has published a report, Driving Forward, which the trade body says puts forward a pathway "to a successful, sustainable…
CPT advocates net cost, incentive-based bus franchising for Wales
Bus franchising in Wales should be delivered via a net cost, or minimum subsidy, model rather than the Welsh Government’s…
Free bus travel for asylum seekers in Scotland work gains pace
A campaign to provide free bus travel to asylum seekers in Scotland is gaining momentum, although Minister for Transport Fiona…
Glasgow bus franchising advocacy draws furious McGill’s response
Franchising of bus services in the Glasgow city region is the “most effective way” to improve them, a report from…
Zero-emission coach infrastructure needs in call for evidence
A call for evidence (CfE) on infrastructure provision to support zero-emission coach and HGV fleets has been published by the…
First £150m of former HS2 money for bus in England is allocated
The first £150 million of the £1 billion diverted from HS2 to buses in England has been indicatively allocated to…
