Buses Bill contents trailed as legislation laid to expand franchising
The first step on a road to reform of bus services in England outside London via what is now called…
CPT research highlights contribution of bus to UK economy
Funding for better infrastructure and improved bus services generates at least £4.55 for each pound invested, according to newly published…
Cambridgeshire CC pleads guilty to guided busway H&S offences
Cambridgeshire County Council has pleaded guilty to two historic health and safety offences arising from the operation of the Cambridgeshire…
UTG warns city region zero-emission bus uptake must accelerate
The zero-emission bus fleet in city regions in England must expand by around 1,200 vehicles each year until 2036 if…
CPT backs pay-per-mile vehicle tax
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is getting behind the Campaign for Better Transport's (CBT) call for a per-mile form…
Bourton coach solution ‘hinges on off-street set down and pick up’
A solution for smooth coach access to Bourton-on-the-Water hinges on finding a suitable off-street set down and pick up place,…
EU Entry/Exit System: No app clarity adds worry for coach traffic
The Schengen area EU Entry/Exit System (EES) for 'third country' visitors will commence operation in November in a move that,…
Dover among beneficiaries of government EES preparation funding
The government has pledged £10.5 million towards preparation for the Schengen-area EU Entry/Exit System (EES) at juxtaposed border points including…
West of England bus reform report due – but caution on franchising
Mayor of the West of England Dan Norris is “actively considering bus reform” in the region, but he has cautioned…
Operator: Market’s strength will overcome school VAT challenge
An operator who had previously feared Labour’s promised abolition of the VAT exemption on private school fees now thinks, as…
