New taskforce launched for green transition of rural bus services
Amid uncertainty over the decarbonisation process, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), has launched the Rural Zero Emission Buses Taskforce…
Norwich Roundtree Way depot to become major electric bus hub
First Bus has announced plans to transform its Roundtree Way depot in Norwich into a full-electric bus fleet depot. It…
Dover boosts coach processing capacity by 133% ahead of summer travel
In anticipation of the summer getaway period, the Port of Dover, in cooperation with its operational partners, has announced plans…
Work begins at Go-Ahead’s giant charging hub in Oxford
Work has begun on what would be one of the biggest electric charging hubs in the UK as 104 units…
CPT members invited to PSVAR session with minister
Members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) are being urged to have their say on Public Service Vehicle Accessibility…
Caledonian Leisure achieves £40m turnover in inaugural year
Caledonian Leisure recently declared an annual turnover of over £40m for 2022, the company's first full year of trading. Its…
More sought in EC coach tourism drivers hours reform
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed proposals published by the European Commission (EC) to reform EU hours rules…
BSIP Plus requires LTA bus budgets to be maintained
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England must maintain existing bus budgets as a condition of receiving Bus Service Improvement Plan…
Bus Open Data Service: ‘DfT is listening to the industry’
The Department for Transport (DfT) recently paused for thought on the Bus Open Data Service (BODS) in England. An event…
Independents: Navigating the future amid rapid change
As decarbonisation, franchising and a shifting political landscape challenge businesses, current and former independents voice their opinions With the bus…