Bus

Bee Network renews deal for Cityswift AI tech

TfGM was the first franchised transport authority in the UK to use CitySwift’s AI-powered platform. The solution is designed to deliver more reliable, frequent and quicker bus journeys on the Bee Network and the transport authority has renewed its contract to use the technology. CitySwift’s performance optimisation platform enables TfGM to use performance data to […]

£28m given for zero-emission Bradford and Sheffield buses

A grant of £28m is being made to fund zero-emission buses in Bradford and Sheffield. The Government is to work closely with South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire Combined Authorities, to maximise benefits for passengers and improve air quality. Support announced today comes in addition to the multi-billion pound funding packages given at the latest Spending Review to […]

‘Lane rental’ scheme considered in Greater Manchester

A new ‘lane rental’ scheme is being considered in Greater Manchester. Under the plans – proposed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) in partnership with the ten local highway authorities – local authorities, utility companies and other organisations carrying out roadworks would face daily charges for occupying the most traffic-sensitive roads at peak times. The […]

Stagecoach surges ahead on Satisfaction Index

Stagecoach is celebrating its achievements in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) results. It has had the most significant year-on-year (YoY) improvement across the bus and coach sector in the Index. It is the top-performing bus operator in key customer experience metrics. The UKCSI shows overall satisfaction across sectors in the UK has improved […]

City Sightseeing Oxford wins world sightseeing award

City Sightseeing Oxford has won the City Sightseeing Worldwide Operator of the Year award. Representatives from more than 100 tour operators across the world, including London, Edinburgh, Madrid, Toronto, New Orleans and Dubai, attended City Sightseeing Worldwide’s 23rd annual conference in Porto, Portugal. More than two million locals and tourists have hopped on and off Oxford’s […]