Bus industry change also brings opportunity: Transdev UK chief
The bus industry is at a time of unprecedented change in multiple areas, Transdev UK and Ireland CEO Guillaume Chanussot…
Bus operator political engagement ‘is key in non-franchising areas’
Bus operators in areas where franchising plans are not currently on the table must play a long game engaging with…
Enhanced Partnership still favoured for East Midlands, says Mayor
Enhanced Partnership remains the favoured approach for bus service delivery in the newly created East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA)…
Wales bus franchising affordability and deliverability are questioned
The affordability and deliverability of bus franchising in Wales has been questioned by two trade bodies through scrutiny of the…
Bus Users UK flags funding fears over Bus Services (Wales) Bill
Bus Users UK has "cautiously" welcomed the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, but its official response also airs concerns about how…
Pilot schemes set to explore models for rural bus franchising
Various models for bus franchising in rural areas are set to be explored by the Department for Transport (DfT) by…
How hard is it to undo a decision to go with bus franchising?
Would any bus operator disagree with the sentiment that transport planning relies on a long-term approach? For those that believe…
Weaver Network brand for West Yorkshire franchised bus network
An overarching Weaver Network identity will be used on locally controlled public transport in West Yorkshire, including franchised bus services…
West Midlands bus network to move to franchising approach
Bus franchising in the West Midlands will proceed after Mayor Richard Parker formally decided that it will be the avenue…
Rotala advocates route-by-route West Midlands bus franchising
Rotala has advocated the adoption of a London-esque bus franchising model in the West Midlands where individual route contracts are…
