ITS UK reacts to new Bus Act and Parliamentary Committee Announcements
After last week’s policy announcements affecting the bus sector — including the passing of the Bus Services Act 2025, the Government’s response to the Transport Committee’s Buses Connecting Communities report, and the Public Accounts Committee’s new report on Local Bus Services in England, ITS UK has issued its response to the ideas. Chief Executive Max […]
Record number of young Welsh people sign-up for cheaper bus fares
A record number of young people are taking full advantage of the new £1 bus fare scheme by signing up for a free mytravelpass. The Welsh Government initiative, which is currently open for 16-21year olds, has seen a record number of young people apply for a MyTravel pass with Transport for Wales receiving more than […]
Further steps announced to help travellers during Bee Network strike
Further steps announced have been announced to help people get around during planned industrial action by some bus operators in Greater Manchester. Bus passengers will be able to travel on most trains running in parts of Greater Manchester affected by the upcoming industrial action, when around two-thirds of buses are not expected to run. It’s […]
Bristol faces more disruption as new bus strike dates announced
Over 600 drivers from First West of England’s City Line will walk out for two weeks while a demonstration will take place in Bristol. The city is set to be brought to a standstill next month as over 600 drivers at First West of England’s City Line have voted to take two weeks of fresh […]
McGill’s Group announce plans for Glasgow £25m mega-depot
McGill’s Group, the UK’s largest independent bus company, has unveiled plans for a new £25 million depot on a prime site close to Glasgow city centre, in a move that could deliver up to 850 jobs. The planned investment follows the company’s acquisition this week of a 6.55-acre brownfield site on Kilbirnie Street in Tradeston, […]
Catch the Bus Month launched at Coventry Transport Museum
Catch the Bus Month 2025 has been officially launched at a celebratory event hosted by Bus Users UK and Transport for West Midlands. Held at Coventry Transport Museum and opened by Mayor for the West Midlands, Richard Parker (pictured, centre), the event showcased the powerful impact of bus services on people’s lives and communities. Scores […]
ITS UK welcomes Transport Select Committee’s DRT recommendations
The Transport Select Committee has published its latest report, Buses Connecting Communities, outlining a number of recommendations, including for greater regulatory support for Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services. The report calls for the Government, within 18 months, to develop “a dedicated policy and regulatory framework” for DRT, “growing and expanding their role in service poorly […]
Catford residents’ concern as road sees 10 bus crashes in first half of 2025
People living on a road in Lewisham that has seen 10 crashes involving buses in seven months are calling for urgent safety measures as they fear someone could be killed. About 3,700 buses pass through Sandhurst Road and nearby Sangley Road in Catford each day, with 150 to 180 buses serving the area every hour, […]
CCTV at bus stops to be rolled out across London after positive impact
The use of CCTV cameras at bus stops is set to be rolled out across London after a trial scheme made female passengers feel safer. TfL has been piloting the idea at 20 bus stops as part of Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan’s wider efforts to reduce violence against women and girls. Now the scheme is to be expanded after having a […]
Scottish Government pledges support for Alexander Dennis
Shone Robison, the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government has written a letter to Economy and Fair Work Committee convenor Colin Smyth, offering support to beleaguered bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL). ADL has announced plans to close its Falkirk and Larbert facilities in Scotland and move to a single site in Scarborough, […]