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Latest news23 Dec 2020First Bus opens up timetable data ahead of DfT deadline
First Bus, one of the UK’s largest bus operators, has opened up its timetable data ahead of the DfT's Bus Open Data Service (BODS) December 31 deadline.
Latest news21 Dec 2020Government to refund rail and coach Christmas travel
The DfT will provide cash refunds for all domestic rail and coach tickets that the public may have booked for the previous Christmas travel window.
Latest news16 Dec 2020DfT launches £3m coach industry support package
The Department for Transport (DfT) has put a £3 million support package together to help coach operators provide additional services over the Christmas period.
Latest news3 Dec 2020Stoke-on-Trent awarded £29m to upgrade transport network
Stoke-on-Trent will get £29m from the Government's Transforming Cities Fund to help improve train stations, active travel and the city’s central bus station.
Latest news2 Dec 2020Greater Manchester launches bus reform consultation
Greater Manchester is launching a further public consultation on its proposals to reform the bus market; following a new report on the impact of Covid-19.
Latest news20 Oct 2020Shropshire bus service needs 'urgent support' following review
A report on Shropshire’s buses has concluded that a “significant increase in Shropshire Council support for bus services is urgently needed”.
Latest news6 Oct 2020Birmingham to add 20 hydrogen buses next year
Birmingham City Council is to add 20 hydrogen double decker buses to its fleet next spring as part of its Clean Air Hydrogen Bus Pilot.
Opinion29 Jul 2020Electric bus design standardisation: Finding the right balance in the design standardisation debate
Roger Brereton, head of sales at Pailton Engineering, weighs in on the debate for greater electric bus design standardisation.
Latest news21 Jul 2020MPs demand Government delivers on £3bn pledge for UK bus industry
A cross-party group of MPs have demanded the Government delivers on its commitment to invest £3 billion in 4,000 zero emission buses as soon as possible.
Latest news15 Jun 2020Warrington bids to become UK’s first all-electric bus town
Warrington Borough Council has launched a bid with the Department for Transport (DfT) to become the UK’s first all-electric bus town.
Latest news10 Jun 2020Covid-19 gives unique opportunity to rewrite UK bus market, says CILT
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has released a new white paper that makes recommendations for rebuilding the UK bus market after lockdown.
Latest news2 Jun 2020Videalert bus lane enforcement system approved by Transport Scotland
Videalert has achieved Approved Devices certification from Transport Scotland for its bus lane enforcement system.
Latest news27 May 2020Dublin launches Covid-19 transport recovery plan
Dublin City Council has published a comprehensive Covid-19 recovery plan with a raft of new public transport and active travel measures.
Latest news20 May 2020ViaVan and Stagecoach launch demand-responsive bus
ViaVan and Stagecoach have launched the UK’s first demand-responsive public bus service for exclusive use by essential NHS workers, during the Covid crisis.
Latest news19 May 2020Bikes plug into in Cardiff Bus App
Cardiff bus users can now travel even more seamlessly around the city thanks to a collaboration between bike share operator nextbike.
Latest news18 May 2020MPs and experts challenge anti-hydrogen “bias”
A group of industry leaders and academics has challenged the Government’s alleged bias against hydrogen buses in its pursuit of decarbonising public transport.
Latest news18 May 2020Nottingham takes to Freeway
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has adopted mobile technology across its engineering operations to manage the maintenance of over 300 buses.
Latest news18 May 2020MPs call for evidence on clean hydrogen tech
The Parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee is looking for expert input on how hydrogen technology could help power the green transport revolution.
Latest news17 May 2020Travel less and avoid public transport – DfT
The Department for Transport has issued detailed advice on how to stay safe while travelling during the coronavirus outbreak.
Latest news15 May 2020£1.6 billion TfL bailout dependent on fare hikes
The UK Government has stepped in with a £1.6 support package to ensure Transport for London can maintain public transport services in the Capital.
