Guildford bus and coach operator Safeguard Coaches has staged a hugely successful celebration of its 100 years in the industry. The centenary event saw seven heritage buses drafted in from a number of collections to offer three free bus services around the West Surrey town, all terminating at the main celebration at Guildford Cathedral, where […]
Deputy Climate Change Minister, Lee Waters, has announced that support for the bus industry in Wales will continue, with £39m confirmed for the year ahead. The funding is to be provided through a new ‘Bus Network Grant’. The grant will be made available to local authorities to secure services once the Welsh government’s Bus Transition […]
A report by KPMG and published by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) examines policy options that might be used to support a sustainable transition away from a £2 fare cap. The government-led offer is due to end in December 2024. Entitled ‘Alternatives to the national fares cap – how can the next government make […]
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is set to franchise its local bus network. The Glasgow region’s transport authority has decided to approve the recommendations arising from the Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy (SRBS) Options Development and Appraisal work at its Partnership meeting. SPT will now consult widely on the recommendations over the following months. As the […]
There is a ‘shocking’ imbalance between ‘winners and losers’ when it comes to government bus funding, according to the Campaign for Better Transport. The campaign group has revealed figures showing up to £230 per head difference between local authority areas. Analysis by Campaign for Better Transport has revealed a striking imbalance across the country with […]
Bus franchising is coming to West Yorkshire. It is to be introduced in phases, with the first franchised buses up and running in parts of Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield from March 2027. The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, made the announcement today (14 March). It follows a three month consultation which revealed that nearly […]
Kent County Council (KCC) has signed a 15-year contract to continue the Kent Thameside Fastrack service. From November 2024 to April 2025 a fleet of 28 Irizar ie-Trams will be trialled on the Fastrack service. They will be used instead of the current diesel buses on the route, which covers Dartford and Gravesham. The ie-Trams […]
Bus passenger satisfaction varies widely in England, according to the latest report from independent watchdog Transport Focus. The ‘Your Bus Journey’ study found 80% of those travelling said they were satisfied with their last journey. It found passengers in East Riding of Yorkshire and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole the most satisfied overall with their journey […]