Planning reform efforts must put bus services first
No one could plausibly claim that the government does not have a packed agenda. “Move fast and fix things” may…
Women in Bus and Coach momentum is strong at 2024 summit
Sixteen months after its launch in London, the second annual Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) summit took place on…
Housing expansion target could be to disbenefit of bus services
As the government plans to build 1.5 million homes in England within the next five years, concerns have been expressed…
Community transport has role in England bus reform, says minister
Under-Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood (pictured, third from left) has underlined the government's belief that community transport has…
UTG calls for extension of bus funding schemes at the Budget
The Urban Transport Group (UTG) has urged the government to extend the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), Bus Service Operators'…
Multi-billion-pound economic impact of coach services explored in report
Coach passengers spend £8.3 billion per year in local economies and the mode delivers 450 million passenger journeys over the…
‘Frustration’ over depth of revenue focus for BSIP phase one funds
A heavy focus of Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) phase one money in England on shorter-term revenue schemes is frustrating…
RHA responds as EU announces delay to EES introduction
RHA says it will continue to seek clarity from the government as the European Union announced it had delayed the…
Government further hints at Budget for £2 bus fare cap news
The government has given a further indication that a decision on the future of the £2 bus fare cap in…
Further Lower Thames Crossing delay draws dismay from RHA
RHA has reacted with dismay to news that a decision on whether to build the Lower Thames Crossing has gained…
