Economy woes threaten government ambitions for bus services
So the Bus Services (No 2) Bill, implementing the government’s bus reforms,…
Will Heidi Alexander continue John Prescott’s transport legacy?
The passing of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott naturally resulted in…
Business and public transport the losers in Budget
With the Budget out of the way, the Conservative leadership contest over,…
Crucial months ahead for new administration and bus sector
Following the establishment of ‘Shadow’ Great British Railways and the progression of…
Bus industry awaits government clarity on the short term
When new Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her financial statement on 29 July,…
‘Labour set for power as general election crunch time approaches’
Nigel Farage’s decision to stand as a candidate for the Clacton constituency…
Spring elections keep bus franchising to the forefront
No amount of sugar-coating can disguise how bad the local and mayoral…
Does a quiet time lie in store for buses at Westminster?
For those who missed the announcement in mid-March, the Department for Transport…
Trying to make sense of the political questions around bus imports
From time to time, members of parliament become a little exercised when…
Labour’s plans for bus under the microscope: Who will pay?
I wasn’t able to attend the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s Conference in…