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Government to “level up” rail and bus infrastructure with £401m upgrades

The Government has said it will “level up” bus and rail transport infrastructure across the Midlands and the North with £401 million in upgrades.

Reports 24 May 2021

The challenge of future carbon and emissions reduction for rural communities

CILT's latest report states that rural communities may be left behind by current plans to reach net zero by 2050.

Bradford launches £1.6m Clean Air Bus Fund

Bradford Council is offering grant funding of £1.6 million to bus companies to help make their vehicles cleaner and produce less pollution.

CILT 'Factors affecting local bus demand and potential for increase' report cover

Simpler fare structures could increase bus patronage, says CILT

Simpler fare structures may help boost the number of bus passengers, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT).

First 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.

Government 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.

DfT 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.

Stoke-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.

Greater 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.

Shropshire 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”.

Birmingham 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.

Opinion 29 Jul 2020

Electric 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.

MPs 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.

Warrington 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.

Covid-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.

Videalert bus lane enforcement system approved by Transport Scotland

Videalert has achieved Approved Devices certification from Transport Scotland for its bus lane enforcement system.

Dublin 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.

ViaVan 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.

Bikes 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.

MPs 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.

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