Business as usual for bus despite manic month for industry
The issues remain for the bus sector despite receiving much attention recently, writes Confederation of Passenger Transport President Ralph Roberts…
Go North West appoints Realise as exclusive training partner
Go North West (GNW) has appointed Realise as its exclusive training partner. Such an approach is expected to see around…
West Yorkshire bus franchising plans revealed as consultation is go
Bus franchising could be introduced in West Yorkshire from June 2026, with a decision on whether such an avenue will…
Stagecoach adds Mellor Strata order for Manchester Bee Network
Stagecoach has become the second operator to order the Mellor Strata coachbuilt minibus for use on regulated Bee Network services…
Liverpool City Region bus franchising gets green light
Bus franchising in the Liverpool City Region will proceed after Mayor Steve Rotheram made the long-expected decision to reregulate the…
MD shuffle as Stagecoach Manchester looks to 2024 franchising
Stagecoach has shuffled some members of its senior leadership in the North West ahead of it taking up three large…
Sunak ‘plan for motorists’ is attacked for stance on bus priority
Strengthening guidance for local authorities (LAs) to ensure that bus lanes operate only “when necessary” forms part of government efforts…
First Manchester orders Mellor Strata Plus for Bee Network
First Manchester in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester has ordered 17 Mellor Strata Plus coachbuilt minibuses that are mounted…
Community Bus Fund launches in Scotland to help service reform
The Scottish Government has launched its £5.75 million Community Bus Fund. It will support local transport authorities (LTAs) in Scotland…
Liverpool CR bus franchising: ‘About 70%’ in favour via consultation
A response from the Liverpool City Region to the statutory consultation on introducing bus franchising is expected to be published…
