Operators propose EP Plus to deliver West Yorkshire bus reform
A group of operators in West Yorkshire, including the three largest in Arriva, First Bus and Transdev Blazefield, have come…
RHA Autumn Statement submission: Fiscal incentive for low-carbon fuels
A financial incentive to encourage use of low-carbon fuels, a reform of the Apprenticeship Levy and increased funding for coach…
CPT calls for five-year bus funding commitment in Autumn Statement
A five-year funding commitment for buses, greater investment for the South and East of England and a fuel duty incentive…
DalesBus: Seeking public sector support where it counts
DalesBus, the volunteer-led Sunday bus network in the Yorkshire Dales, stands on a precipice. An increase in public sector support…
Let’s make sure promised HS2 bus windfall becomes a reality
Ensuring the recently announced £700m for bus is actually delivered will be crucial, says our Westminster correspondent Prime Minister Rishi…
West Yorkshire bus franchising plans revealed as consultation is go
Bus franchising could be introduced in West Yorkshire from June 2026, with a decision on whether such an avenue will…
Coach CO2 reduction scope modest without intervention: Daimler
The European coach market has recovered faster than predicted by Daimler Buses, but scope for the reduction of local CO2…
ZEBRA 2 approach to rural prioritisation is clarified by DfT
The Department for Transport (DfT) has clarified how local authorities (LAs) in England will be eligible for the Zero Emission…
Liverpool City Region bus franchising gets green light
Bus franchising in the Liverpool City Region will proceed after Mayor Steve Rotheram made the long-expected decision to reregulate the…
First Cymru cites funding reduction for service cuts
First Cymru has blamed a reduction in funding from the Welsh Government after revealing cuts to nine of its services…
