Closed-door home-to-school services must be BODS exempt: CPT
All closed-door home-to-school services should be exempt from requirements of the Bus Open Data Service (BODS) in England, the Confederation…
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough bus franchising moves closer
Introduction of bus franchising in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough now looks inevitable after the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) Transport…
‘Tell me what coach needs’, industry hears from minister Lightwood
Under-Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood is “absolutely determined” to work with the coach industry and engage with its…
Multi-year bus funding settlement in England ‘hopeful’: Minister
The Department for Transport (DfT) is “hopeful” that a multi-year bus funding settlement in England will be facilitated by the…
RHA roads vision live as coach parliamentary reception due in 2025
RHA expects to hold a parliamentary reception for its coach operator members and industry stakeholders during 2025, Managing Director Richard…
D&E Coaches to be purchased by The Highland Council
Inverness operator D&E Coaches will be purchased by The Highland Council after agreement between the two parties for a sale…
‘Bridge to bus franchising’ test to rollout in mid-Wales from 2025
A ‘bridge to franchising’ approach to supported bus services in mid-Wales will be rolled out to test plans for country-wide…
Coach Action Plan for Cornwall, Devon and Somerset published
Peninsula Transport has published a Coach Action Plan. The subnational transport body (STB) in South West England says such an…
Lothian ASB stats remain high as free travel scheme debated
As a rise in antisocial behaviour (ASB) on and around buses was again debated recently in the Scottish Parliament, Lothian…
Dawsongroup set to be purchased by global investor KKR
Global investment firm KKR has entered a binding agreement with shareholders to acquire asset leasing specialist Dawsongroup, which has been…
