Tag: franchising

Mayor and Transport Secretary unite to discuss South Yorkshire bus future

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard and Transport Secretary Louise Haigh (pictured) met…

SME support sought from West Yorkshire franchising

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has opened discussions with Mayor of…

SME involvement in franchising process defended by ALBUM

Bill Hiron, Chair of the Association of Local Bus Managers (ALBUM) and…

Minister: No ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach for buses under coming Bill

Transport Minister Simon Lightwood has told routeone that Enhanced Partnerships are still…

Subcontracting solution to SMEs’ involvement in bus franchising?

The article you published on the involvement of small and medium enterprises…

ALBUM voices concerns over TfGM franchising impact on SMEs

The Association of Local Bus Managers (ALBUM) has voiced its concerns following…

Focus on transparency and community benefits for GM franchising efforts

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has detailed more of the implementation of…

McGill’s CEO hits back at call for government funding of SPT franchising

McGill's Group CEO Ralph Roberts has voiced strong opposition to a call…

Consultation on Liverpool CR bus franchising published

Public consultation has opened on Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's (LCRCA) plans…

Shadow Transport Minister promises return of ‘public control’ in keynote

Shadow Transport Minister and Labour (Co-op) MP for Wakefield Simon Lightwood (pictured)…