DalesBus: Seeking public sector support where it counts
DalesBus, the volunteer-led Sunday bus network in the Yorkshire Dales, stands on a precipice. An increase in public sector support…
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…
Coach CO2 reduction scope modest without intervention: Daimler
The European coach market has recovered faster than predicted by Daimler Buses, but scope for the reduction of local CO2…
ZEBRA 2 approach to rural prioritisation is clarified by DfT
The Department for Transport (DfT) has clarified how local authorities (LAs) in England will be eligible for the Zero Emission…
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…
First Cymru cites funding reduction for service cuts
First Cymru has blamed a reduction in funding from the Welsh Government after revealing cuts to nine of its services…
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…
CPT Scotland conference returns in Glasgow on 2-3 October
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Scotland flagship conference returns on 2-3 October in Glasgow. It will see industry stakeholders…
BSIP Plus 2024/25 allocations repeat first tranche, DfT confirms
The 64 local transport authorities (LTAs) in England that gained Bus Service Improvement Plan Plus (BSIP Plus) allocations during the…
£70m boost for Birmingham’s cross-city bus network
Four new cross-city bus routes are set to be introduced in Birmingham thanks to a £70m funding injection. Aimed at…
