Coach and bus should remain far away from ZEV mandate scope
The worries of many SME operators around decarbonisation are no secret, but they were succinctly put by the head of…
Lords debate on Bus Services Bill raises several valid arguments
The Bus Services Bill in England continues to dominate industry interests at Westminster. Our expert analyses the latest developments I…
Bus Fare Cap reaped 5% patronage rise: DfT report
The £2 Bus Fare Cap in England contributed to an approximately 5% increase in bus patronage, according to the Department…
Free over-60 bus pass petition forces government response
A call was made to align the age for concessionary travel in England to that already in place elsewhere in…
Bourton coach saga sees progress on set down/pick up facilities
A proposed temporary solution for coaches to set down and pick up passengers in Bourton-on-the-Water has gained support from members…
DfT launches roadshows to shape Integrated National Transport Strategy
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a nationwide series of regional roadshows to gather insights from local leaders, businesses…
Coach and bus industry welcomes apprenticeship reforms
RHA says apprenticeship reforms announced today by the government will support skills development in the transport sector. Coinciding with National…
RHA appeals for clarity on new non-ZE coach sale end-date
RHA has called on the government to provide certainty over the phase-out date for sale of new diesel coaches. The…
CPT calls for further £600m in annual bus funding
A further £600 million in annual spending on bus services could transform local services and massively boost the UK economy,…
Bus franchising in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to proceed
Bus franchising in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will proceed after Mayor Dr Nik Johnson formally decided that it will be the…