Just 12 operators rejected Bus Fare Cap Grant reimbursement
Only 12 operators in England that submitted baselining data to the Bus Fare Cap Grant (BFGC) scheme at its preparatory…
Mayors ‘envious’ of bus franchising powers: Rotheram
Many parts of England that currently do not have powers to reregulate bus services are “envious” of the scope for…
Coaches in Westminster: The struggle continues
This month, UKCOA Managing Director Peter Bradley reports back on a recent meeting with Westminster City Council Every six to…
Wales bus funding: Get round the table, CaBAC urges
A threat of “skeleton” bus provision in Wales should revenue support end as planned after 30 June must be averted…
Harper’s words good – but wider transport package needed
Transport Secretary Mark Harper made encouraging noises at the recent Transport for the North Annual Conference It was great to…
Government urged to invest in hydrogen infrastructure
A new report from Hydrogen UK has highlighted the lack of hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS) and called on the Government…
Coach impact of any charging Manchester CAZ explored
Failure by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and ministers to agree a non-charging approach to meeting air quality requirements…
Bus Fare Cap Grant: DfT hopes for more participants
Ministers want to see more bus operators in England outside London participate in the Bus Fare Cap Grant (BFCG) scheme…
Liverpool City Region bus franchising set to move ahead
Further reregulation of bus services in North West England is set to move forward on 3 March when members of…
Warrington electric bus shift underway as minister visits
Warrington’s Own Buses is making strong progress towards the wholesale transition of its fleet to battery-electric power, with the operator’s…
