EU Entry/Exit System to start gradual introduction on 12 October
The Schengen-area Entry/Exit System (EES) will commence a 180-day period of gradual introduction on 12 October, the EU has confirmed.…
West Yorkshire CPO fall-back for bus franchising large depots
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) looks set to follow the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority in opening a compulsory…
Depot Charging Scheme will part-fund electric coach infrastructure
Coach operators are among parties that are eligible to apply for grant funding of up to 75% towards the cost…
Bradford and Sheffield get £28m for zero-emission bus purchases
Bradford and Sheffield will benefit from a combined £28 million in extra government funding for zero-emission bus procurement via allocations…
Of floating bus stops and electric coach depot charging support
A decision to “pause” design work in England around the shared-space variant of the already controversial floating bus stop is…
TfGM hits back at claims around Bee Network subsidy level
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has rebutted claims that the franchised Bee Network is overly expensive and has said that…
Wider government policy should be seen alongside coach and bus
It has been a big month for policy announcements. I am tempted to use the analogy about buses for government…
Increasing the coach sector’s visibility at the grassroots
It has struck me over the past few months how important it is to ensure that the coach industry promotes…
Bee Network: The now and the future of bus in Greater Manchester
Transition of bus services in Greater Manchester to the franchised Bee Network completed in early 2025. Behind the scenes, much…
A city’s award-winning approach to Enhanced Partnership for bus
On 4 June, Paul Walker, Head of Passenger Transport at Portsmouth City Council, won the Person of the Year accolade…
