CPT calls for awareness on Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has called for increased awareness of the UK government's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme,…
Socially necessary bus services position clarified by DfT
The government will consider statutorily requiring socially and economically necessary bus services in England outside London if “more comprehensive” such…
Stagecoach wins in Manchester bus franchising second tranche
Stagecoach has been awarded all three of the large local service contracts that form part of the second tranche of…
Governments need to listen to the public on bus services
Funding efforts do not reflect the high value of our bus services, writes Confederation of Passenger Transport President Ralph Roberts…
A new road ahead for Traffic Commissioners?
Confederation of Passenger Transport Operations Director Keith McNally on the review of the role of Traffic Commissioners Traffic Commissioners (TCs)…
Response continues on England bus funding
The bus sector has given mixed feedback on last month's government announcement of a package of support for networks in…
Crucial times lie ahead for industry on PSVAR
Confederation of Public Transport Operations Director Keith McNally outlines the body's stance on this controversial topic In 2019, the Public…
Detailed, long-term bus funding plans still missing
Bus industry funding is always a big issue, with the approach very different in England, Scotland and Wales. In Scotland,…
Will funding save the bus sector from widespread cuts?
The newly announced package of support from Westminster may not go far enough, writes our political insider Welcome as it…
Fiona Hyslop named new Scottish Transport Minister
The Scottish government has a fourth new Transport Minister in 25 months following the appointment of the experienced Fiona Hyslop…
