BSOG reform being ‘progressed’, minister tells CPT Conference
Long-awaited overhauls of the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) and concessionary travel scheme in England are being “progressed”, promised Under-Secretary…
Update to original Bus Service Improvement Plan work is called for
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England outside London have been told to advance “thorough" updates to their original Bus Service…
Government criticised over Section 19 school minibuses inaction
Campaigners have reacted angrily to an admission from Under-Secretary of State for Transport Guy Opperman that the government is not…
Invite goes out for Euro Bus Expo speakers
Industry experts are being invited to submit proposals to speak at this year’s Masterclass Theatre seminar programme, held within Euro…
Hampshire is next to plot bus support cuts because of budget woes
Hampshire County Council (HCC) is a further local authority in England to plan swingeing cuts to its support of bus…
Oxford officially launches £82.5m electric bus project
Oxford has officially launched one of the UK's biggest all-electric bus fleets. Oxfordshire County Council, Go-Ahead subsidiary Oxford Bus Company…
Redwing Coaches: Six new Volvo MCVs in 2024, more to follow
Redwing Coaches and Volvo Bus UK and Ireland have revealed details of the REL Capital operator’s order for six MCV…
Rotala move into private ownership clears final hurdle
Rotala is set to complete its move into private ownership on 17 January after receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals…
Welsh Government is reviewing 20mph limit’s effect on buses
The impact on bus services of the new 20mph default speed limit in Wales is being reviewed by the Welsh…
Coach and bus seatbelt reminders issued, but no law change due
DVSA continues to remind coach and bus operators with seatbelt-equipped vehicles that they must take “all reasonable steps” to ensure…
