The Port of Dover is spearheading a UK-France school trips pilot, an initiative developed in collaboration with the UK and French Governments and ferry operators between Dover and France. This pilot aims to simplify and accelerate border procedures for school groups travelling from the UK to France. Starting from 3 April 2025, school groups that submit […]
Moto Hospitality has opened a new services area with four coach parking spaces near Sawtry on the A1(M) between Peterborough and Huntingdon. The facility hosts a range of stores and food options, including Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, M&S, Pret, WH Smith and a BP forecourt. Ken McMeikan, Chief Executive of Moto Hospitality, said: “This is […]
Responding to today’s publication of the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) welcomed the Government’s ambition to build a long term plan for buses but urged ministers to maintain room for commercial innovation. CPT Cymru recommends a ‘minimum subsidy model’ for buses which it says presents a lower risk to the […]
A nearly sold out ALBUM Conference 2025 is to feature Simon Lightwood, Minister for Local Transport. Hosted by Nottingham City Transport (NCT), the conference takes place from 12 to 14 May in Nottingham. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Delivering Excellent Bus Services Through Positive Partnerships’. David Astill, Chair of ALBUM and Managing Director […]
Kevin Rooney has been appointed as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner, effective from 1 June 2025. Kevin takes on the Senior Traffic Commissioner from his current position as Traffic Commissioner for the West of England and brings extensive knowledge from his experience at the Vehicle Inspectorate and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). In these roles, […]
Passenger has been appointed to deliver the next generation of Traveline’s family of digital services. This project provides a new technology solution for data management, journey planning and real-time information, helping deliver better public transport information for communities, businesses and visitors UK-wide. Traveline is a not-for-profit limited company owned and managed by public transport stakeholders […]
TfL is launching a public consultation on the next leg of its Superloop express bus service. The transport authority is seeking feedback on the next proposed express bus route, running between Rainham, Ferry Lane and Gants Hill via Romford, which would be known as SL12. Superloop is a 138km network of express bus services, designed […]
TravelStar European is National Express’ Network Operator of the Year. Crowned at the annual National Express Operator Partnership (NEOP) Awards, TravelStar European took the title for its consistent gold standard performance in operations and engineering. The awards, now in their 17th year, took place at the Windmill Village Hotel in Coventry. Other winners included Quinn’s […]