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 […]
Henry Cooper Tours has added a Volvo 9700 and a Plaxton Leopard to its fleet. The Cramlington-based operator’s Volvo 9700 features the I-Shift gearbox and is fitted with 53 reclining seats, centre-sunken toilet, hot drinks machine and an entertainment package with two monitors. It also has USB charging points at all seats and integrated reversing […]
Amsterdam is doubling down on its coach exclusion zone, having installed ten CCTV cameras on major northbound routes into the city, and ended an exemption for 7.5t+ wheelchair accessible vehicles. The cameras have gone on to Weesperstraat (S112), Kattenburgerstraat (S116), Valkenburgerstraat, Nieuwe Prinsengracht and Nieuwe Keizersgracht. Fines for entering the city with a 7.5t+ coach […]
UPDATE: FULL DETAILS of the launch are now on-line HERE National Express is introducing 25 new Van Hool Altano TDX21 tri-axle coaches into service this year. B&CB attended the unveiling the initial high-capacity overdecker coach at Van Hool’s UK site in Wellingborough this morning (15 March 2024), before the coach heads to Bristol to join […]
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 […]
York Pullman Bus Company’s sale to FirstGroup has now completed. The deal received advisory services from accountancy firm Azets and regional law business Andrew Jackson. Azets advised York Pullman, which is based just outside York, throughout the sale process, including marketing of the business, deal negotiation and tax support. Nick Barker, Corporate Finance Partner, led […]