DfT annual bus stats: Patronage rises, vehicle mileage holds
Bus usage across Britain rose by 8% in the year ending March…
By
Paul Halford
£2 bus fare cap exit strategy: Nuance, not treasury sledgehammer
On 30 October, the bus industry in England will scrutinise Chancellor Rachel…
By
Tim Deakin
Forum launched to boost BODS collaboration in England
A new forum has been launched by industry members that include major…
UKCOA tables proposals in reply to PSVAR call for evidence
The UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) convened an online members’ meeting on…
Trentbarton MD echoes calls for long-term funding clarity
Trentbarton Managing Director Tom Morgan has expressed concern over the impact of…
Onboard bus announcements to be made mandatory
Visual and audible onboard announcements will be required by law on buses…
By
Paul Halford
Bus fares rose by 4.6% in 2022, DfT stats report
Bus fares across Britain rose by 4.6% in the year up to…
By
Paul Halford
No clarity on permit use anywhere in sight yet
Once again, the issue surrounding the operation of competitively-tendered contracts by holders…
By
Tim Deakin
Funding for buses: What should the answer be?
Jeremy Corbyn has pledged £1.3bn per year for buses, to be funded…