‘Floating’ bus stops: Debate on controversial measure goes on
Few bus-related issues provoke as controversial a reaction as "floating" bus stops. Also known as a “bus stop bypass”, the…
Will Heidi Alexander continue John Prescott’s transport legacy?
The passing of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott naturally resulted in many tributes being made from across the political…
Bus patronage up again in 2023/24 – but should we expect better?
The 8% rise in bus patronage shown by annual Department for Transport statistics published last month could be viewed as…
National Express expects 500,000 festive period coach passengers
National Express expects to carry more than 500,000 passengers on its scheduled coach services across the festive period between 22…
‘Progressive’ rollout of EU Entry/Exit System coming in 2025
Rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) in Schengen area countries will be undertaken via a “progressive” approach across a…
West Midlands bus franchising consultation opens in January 2025
Reregulation of bus services in the West Midlands will move to statutory consultation on the proposed draft franchising scheme after…
Wales Bus Bill coming in March 2025; franchising to start in 2027
The delayed Bus Bill in Wales is due to be introduced to the Senedd in March 2025, with the franchising-based…
Transport Manager change notification to go online-only in January
The notification process for change to a Transport Manager listed on an O-Licence will become entirely digital from 31 January…
FirstGroup agrees to purchase RATP Dev Transit London business
FirstGroup is set to return to the Transport for London (TfL) contracted bus market after reaching a binding agreement to…
Reliance Motor Services in routes and vehicles sale to Transdev
Transdev Blazefield has agreed to purchase several bus routes and 11 buses from Reliance Motor Services of Sutton-on-the-Forest, north of…
