Tag: DfT

DfT annual bus stats: Patronage rises, vehicle mileage holds

Bus usage across Britain rose by 8% in the year ending March…

£2 bus fare cap exit strategy: Nuance, not treasury sledgehammer

On 30 October, the bus industry in England will scrutinise Chancellor Rachel…

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…

Bus fares rose by 4.6% in 2022, DfT stats report

Bus fares across Britain rose by 4.6% in the year up to…

No clarity on permit use anywhere in sight yet

Once again, the issue surrounding the operation of competitively-tendered contracts by holders…

Funding for buses: What should the answer be?

Jeremy Corbyn has pledged £1.3bn per year for buses, to be funded…