Many hollowed-out local authorities currently lack the legal, commercial and operational capacity to take on the risks and challenges of franchising, according to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee. The Government body issued a report, ‘Buses connecting communities’, calling on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt […]
Work has begun on the infrastructure required to charge 23 new electric buses, due to arrive at Salisbury Reds’ depot in early 2026. The Go-Ahead Group owned operator already has capability to charge its existing three electric park and ride buses, but further work is required to ensure Salisbury Reds’ facility is enhanced for when […]
Ingredients for a ‘rural bus renaissance’ are apparent in the Transport Select Committee’s recent report. Commenting on the ‘Buses connecting communities’ report, Silviya Barrett of Campaign for Better Transport, said: “This report contains the ingredients for a rural bus renaissance that could truly change lives. Its recommendations, if adopted, would take us a large step […]
A claim in the House of Commons Transport Select Committee’s recent report that the bus industry has had a ‘decade of decline’ has been disputed by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). “…bus travel is staging a comeback, supported by the national fare cap and investment by bus companies in modern, environmentally friendly vehicles” – […]
Many hollowed-out local authorities currently lack the legal, commercial and operational capacity to take on the risks and challenges of franchising, according to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee. The Government body issued a report, ‘Buses connecting communities’, calling on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt […]
From 4 to 9 October 2025, Brussels Expo will once again host Busworld Europe, with this year’s expected to be the largest yet. Touted as the world’s largest and most international B2B exhibition dedicated exclusively to our industry, the event brings together vehicle manufacturers, bodybuilders, suppliers, operators, transport authorities and mobility experts from around the […]
A new training module has been commissioned by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) to support bus and coach drivers to identify and report violence against women and girls (VAWG). The trade body commissioned Understood to build the new training module. The package includes a series of video clips and interactive activities to highlight different […]
A further investment of up to £40m through the second Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB2) is being made available by the Scottish Government. It is estimated that this investment could bring as many as 300 zero-emission buses to Scotland’s bus operators. Twinned with this investment, the Scottish Government is currently examining options for a regulatory […]
Following Stagecoach’s announcement it will be withdrawing route 54, Brighton & Hove Buses will take over this service. The new operator is to run the service under its Regency brand from 21 September 2025. The route links Eastbourne, Polegate, Hailsham, Golden Cross, East Hoathly, Halland and Uckfield. The route will remain the same as at present except […]
