Halt ‘nonsensical’ road projects to save £10.5bn
Campaign for Better Transport urges transport secretary to divert funding to public transport as CPT calls for ‘immediate decision’ on £2 bus fare cap Campaign for Better Transport has called for “large and unnecessary” road projects like the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing to be cancelled Ahead of this month’s budget, Campaign for Better...
Calls to ‘Buy British’ increase at conference
A clear theme from the Labour Party conference was the growing demand for British bus manufacturers to be prioritised in public procurement Alexander Dennis, one of the UK’s largest bus producers, recently announced a consultation that could threaten 160 jobs in Scotland By Andrew Garnett Political pressure is mounting to adopt a ‘Buy...
There’s a buzz around franchising
The new government is pushing ahead with a bus franchising revolution, but there are potential pitfalls that must be avoided Franchising has already arrived in Greater Manchester There’s a buzz around buses right now, and it is all about franchising. We’ve seen the first application of the franchising legislation used in Greater...
Buses need more attention to detail
Improving bus services requires more than a fare cap or a change of ownership – it’s all also about shelters, timetables and ticketing The Azores were beautiful – but the bus service was confusing There is no doubt that the almost universal £2 bus fare has been a great success in England...
The legacy of the pandemic
Matthew Niblett and Sarah Kendall on how Covid accelerated changes in travel behaviour The threat of another pandemic has not disappeared and it is only a matter of time before we could face another global health crisis BY Matthew Niblett and Sarah Kendall Some four and half years have passed since the world...
Engineering Director – Stagecoach South
Engineering Director Stagecoach South – Chichester We have a unique opportunity to join Stagecoach South as our new Engineering Director. We are offering great rewards for the right person, including a competitive salary, company car/car allowance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), company pension scheme, medical insurance, free travel on our buses and an...
Marketing & Communications Manager – Cardiff Bus
Marketing & Communications Manager We are looking for a brilliant Marketing & Communications Manager who is extremely organised hands-on and pro-active friendly has good presentation skills and good communication skills. Find out more and apply at cardiffbusjobs.com REMEMBER: When you contact a company to enquire about the job they are advertising say that...
Out now: Issue 321 of Passenger Transport
Issue 321 of Passenger Transport is published on September 20. Contents include: LEAD STORY ‘Uneven playing field’ puts ADL jobs at risk Bus manufacturer begins consultation on Scottish bus manufacturing jobs and accuses various government policies of favouring lower-cost imports NEWS Legislation to speed up franchising powers Statutory instrument a prelude to...
‘Uneven playing field’ puts ADL jobs at risk
Bus manufacturer begins consultation on Scottish bus manufacturing jobs and accuses various government policies of favouring lower-cost imports ADL claimed it had invested significantly in its UK facilities Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited has announced a consultation process that could put 160 jobs at risk in Scotland, citing concerns over how government zero-emission...
Building a cleaner, fairer, safer future
Net zero must be presented as an opportunity to build a greener, more efficient transport system that drives prosperity and growth The UK is well placed to lead on coach decarbonisation The world is on fire. A record 15 national heat records have been broken so far this year. People are struggling...
Go-Ahead leads on decarbonisation
Group outlines the progress it has made towards rolling out zero-emission buses and infrastructure Go-Ahead operates over 1,100 zero-emission buses, either in service or on order The world faces a critical climate challenge that requires immediate action. As a leading global public transport operator, Go-Ahead recognises the vital role that public transport plays...
Rail needs a reset – not just another sale