Many hollowed-out local authorities currently lack the legal, commercial and operational capacity to take on the risks and challenges of franchising, according to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee. The Government body issued a report, ‘Buses connecting communities’, calling on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt […]
From 4 to 9 October 2025, Brussels Expo will once again host Busworld Europe, with this year’s expected to be the largest yet. Touted as the world’s largest and most international B2B exhibition dedicated exclusively to our industry, the event brings together vehicle manufacturers, bodybuilders, suppliers, operators, transport authorities and mobility experts from around the […]
A new training module has been commissioned by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) to support bus and coach drivers to identify and report violence against women and girls (VAWG). The trade body commissioned Understood to build the new training module. The package includes a series of video clips and interactive activities to highlight different […]
A further investment of up to £40m through the second Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB2) is being made available by the Scottish Government. It is estimated that this investment could bring as many as 300 zero-emission buses to Scotland’s bus operators. Twinned with this investment, the Scottish Government is currently examining options for a regulatory […]
Following Stagecoach’s announcement it will be withdrawing route 54, Brighton & Hove Buses will take over this service. The new operator is to run the service under its Regency brand from 21 September 2025. The route links Eastbourne, Polegate, Hailsham, Golden Cross, East Hoathly, Halland and Uckfield. The route will remain the same as at present except […]
Suffolk County Council has secured £75,000 of Government funding for a feasibility study exploring introducing self-driving shuttle vehicles into its transport network. The ADASTRA study is one of 14 initiatives across the UK selected for funding through the Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder Feasibility Studies Competition in support of the government’s ambition to establish […]
McGill’s Buses’ profit has more than doubled. In its latest set of financial results published on Companies House, the Greenock-based company’s profit increased from £0.72m last year to £1.88m in 2025. Its turnover rose from £57.6m to £91.2m. Behind the rise is the acquisitions of First operations, which has increased operations, fleet size and head […]
Next steps on the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) are currently being considered following a review, according to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Transport, Simon Lightwood. The Government recently conducted a review of the ENCTS, which included considering travel times for disabled pass-holders. Lightwood’s comment came in response to a question from Sir […]