Manchester bus franchising plans come under renewed attack
Bus franchising proposals in Greater Manchester have come under renewed attack from a group of operators in the region. Led…
2021 financial standing level revised downwards by TCs
The financial standing level required of holders of standard O-Licences has been revised downwards slightly for 2021, the Traffic Commissioners…
National Express to sell Xplore Dundee to McGill’s Buses
McGill’s Buses has agreed a deal to purchase Xplore Dundee from National Express for an undisclosed sum. The sale will…
European electric coach interest is ‘growing’, says Van Hool
Van Hool is seeing “growing interest” from European operators in its battery-electric coach concept, it says. The Belgian manufacturer adds…
Bespoke coach industry support: Treasury rebuffs latest bid
The Treasury has again rebuffed attempts to obtain a bespoke support package for the coach industry. It says that it…
Scottish bus funding package extended to 31 March 2021
The Scottish Government has allocated up to a further £29m of funding to continue its support for bus services while…
David Astill to take over as Nottingham City Transport MD in April 2021
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has appointed David Astill as its new Managing Director. He will take over from Mark Fowles,…
Lee Wasnidge named Stagecoach Manchester Managing Director
Stagecoach has appointed Lee Wasnidge as Managing Director of Stagecoach Manchester. He will take over the role from outgoing Elisabeth…
Rail replacement gets further PSVAR exemption in 2021
A further exemption from the requirement to comply with PSVAR on rail replacement services has been issued by Minister of…
Greater London Boundary Charge feasibility to be investigated
The possibility of a Greater London Boundary Charge being levied on vehicles that are registered outside the capital when entering…
