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Stagecoach believes bus franchising consultation process unlawful By Chris Peat -

Stagecoach believes bus franchising consultation process unlawful

Stagecoach believes the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA’s) consultation process on bus franchising is...

Wrightbus supports bus boost By Chris Peat -

Wrightbus supports bus boost

Jo Bamford, head of Wrightbus, is pleased the Government has reiterated its plans for 4,000 zero-emission, UK-built buses....

Industry reacts to National Bus Strategy By Chris Peat -

Industry reacts to National Bus Strategy

Bus operators, notably the larger national firms, have welcomed the Government’s National Bus Strategy. However, it has...

‘Bus revolution’ announced By Chris Peat -

‘Bus revolution’ announced

UK Government is launching what it describes as a ‘bus revolution’ with the publishing of the National Bus Strategy....

Manchester bus franchising decision nears By Chris Peat -

Manchester bus franchising decision nears

Greater Manchester leaders will meet later this month to consider the introduction of bus franchising across the city-region....

Industry’s roadmap out of lockdown By Chris Peat -

Industry’s roadmap out of lockdown

With the vaccine roll-out cantering on and the infection figures dropping, there are signs the pandemic could be nearing its end....

New date for IRTE Skills Challenge By Chris Peat -

New date for IRTE Skills Challenge

A new date for the testing stage of the IRTE Skills Challenge has been announced. The testing stage is now due to take place on...

Further £61.4m for Scottish bus operators By Chris Peat -

Further £61.4m for Scottish bus operators

An additional expenditure of up to £61.4 million to enable Scotland’s bus operators to maintain services during the...