Bus passengers should be consulted on cuts, Parliament told
A bill has been introduced to require bus operators to consult passengers before making changes to services. Dean Russell, the…
Urban Transport Group: ‘Fix funding crisis’
The Urban Transport Group (UTG) has urged the government to introduce a package of measures to fix what it calls…
DfT addresses government call for evidence in PSVAR review
The UK government's call for evidence on the review of the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) was addressed by…
Just 12 operators rejected Bus Fare Cap Grant reimbursement
Only 12 operators in England that submitted baselining data to the Bus Fare Cap Grant (BFGC) scheme at its preparatory…
Mayors ‘envious’ of bus franchising powers: Rotheram
Many parts of England that currently do not have powers to reregulate bus services are “envious” of the scope for…
Franchising and small operators: Will lessons be learned?
Working for a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), I know too well the feeling of frustration in bidding for work…
Coaches in Westminster: The struggle continues
This month, UKCOA Managing Director Peter Bradley reports back on a recent meeting with Westminster City Council Every six to…
‘Long-term help is the way ahead for bus services’
Finally, we have another tranche of funding to support the bus industry: £75 million to maintain the £2 bus fare…
Wales bus funding: Get round the table, CaBAC urges
A threat of “skeleton” bus provision in Wales should revenue support end as planned after 30 June must be averted…
Harper’s words good – but wider transport package needed
Transport Secretary Mark Harper made encouraging noises at the recent Transport for the North Annual Conference It was great to…
