Buses ‘across the country’ to benefit from HS2 decision, PM claims
As expected, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has included bus services “across the country” as one of the beneficiaries of his…
Belle Vue Manchester joins Guild of British Coach Operators
Stockport’s Belle Vue Manchester has been inducted into the Guild of British Coach Operators, having passed an independent audit by…
VDL shares early details of Vision Futura coach range direction
VDL has given a broad outline of the direction of its integral coach range by revealing some details of the…
Sunak ‘plan for motorists’ is attacked for stance on bus priority
Strengthening guidance for local authorities (LAs) to ensure that bus lanes operate only “when necessary” forms part of government efforts…
CPT Scotland conference returns in Glasgow on 2-3 October
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Scotland flagship conference returns on 2-3 October in Glasgow. It will see industry stakeholders…
BSIP Plus 2024/25 allocations repeat first tranche, DfT confirms
The 64 local transport authorities (LTAs) in England that gained Bus Service Improvement Plan Plus (BSIP Plus) allocations during the…
Major UK-based coach and bus trade show to take place every two years
Diversified Communications announces its UK trade events will change to a biennial frequency from 2024 Following significant changes to the…
Claire Miles named Stagecoach Chief Executive Officer
Claire Miles has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Stagecoach. She will officially take on her new role…
Liverpool CR bus franchising: ‘About 70%’ in favour via consultation
A response from the Liverpool City Region to the statutory consultation on introducing bus franchising is expected to be published…
Greater Manchester bus franchising first tranche goes live
The first tranche of bus franchising in Greater Manchester launched soon after 0500hrs on Sunday 24 September. Go North West…