£50.8m to be invested into local bus network in the North East
The North East Joint Transport Committee (JTC) is to inject £50.8m into the region’s bus network. This will deliver substantially cheaper multi-modal and regional tickets for adults across Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland alongside major improvements to road and traffic management systems to speed up every day journeys in congested areas. The committee […]
TfWM announce changes to bus tickets across West Midlands
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has announced a reform of the bus network in the West Midlands to ‘simplify’ fares and ticket ranges. Transport for West Midlands worked with bus operators, local authorities and community leaders to bring in the changes. It said research had revealed that the bus ticketing range and fare structure were […]
Wrexham Council set to invest £200,000 in local bus services
The Wrexham Council Executive Board will vote on investing £200,000 to improve local bus services this week. The meeting will give an update on the position of transitional funding from Welsh Government together with the Council’s intention to support local bus network. Members will be asked that the funding be used to build on the […]
Staffordshire County council to strengthen partnership with bus companies to benefit Staffordshire communities
A stronger partnership between the county council and bus companies can lead to improved services for Staffordshire communities, according to a report published this week. While the county council does not run bus services, it has a role in shaping them and supporting an improved network for residents. Now it is looking to build an […]
£30 million investment in pioneering hydrogen bus fleet and refuelling station launched for services in and around Gatwick Airport
The Go-Ahead Group, one of Britain’s leading bus and rail operators, has launched a pioneering fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses to carry passengers on routes in the Gatwick Airport, Crawley and Horley area. Once fully delivered, the fleet will comprise 54 vehicles and will be one of the biggest hydrogen bus fleets in Britain. […]
Bus Franchising Consultation in Liverpool: key milestone reached as leaflets land in letterboxes
A major consultation on the future of bus services in the Liverpool City Region has this week passed an important milestone, with more than 2500 people, businesses and other organisations having responded so far. Launched last month by Mayor Steve Rotheram, the 12-week consultation is giving people chance to have their say on proposals to […]
Bus passengers to be cut adrift if long-term funding from Government isn’t found, says CPT
Up to 15% of bus services across the country could be lost if bus funding comes to an end from July. New research reveals people’s widespread concern over access to jobs, particularly among those without access to a car and those on lower incomes, if the Bus Recovery Grant is not replaced next month. £260million […]
New bus services launched in Devon with improvement plan funding
A new bus service has been launched and another has had its route extended to connect more local communities in Devon. Thanks to funding awarded by the Department for Transport to our Bus Service Improvement Plan, the new X30 service has been launched from Seaton to Exeter, and the 85 from Tavistock to Barnstaple has […]
Transport Scotland launches new campaign to promote bus travel
The Scottish Transport Minister Kevin Stewart has visited Galashiels Transport Interchange to mark a new partnership campaign with the bus industry. Highlighting the financial and environmental benefits, as well as the convenience of bus travel, the campaign aims to get more people to choose bus travel more often. Co-funded by the Scottish Government and Confederation […]
Nottingham City Transport achieves Earned Recognition status
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has achieved DVSA’s Earned Recognition status, making it the first bus operator in the city to be accepted into the national scheme. The recognition showcases NCT’s commitment to compliance and safety standards and demonstrates that it has robust systems and processes in place to continuously monitor its performance. NCT Operational Compliance […]
