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Halt ‘nonsensical’ road projects to save £10.5bn

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

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...
Rail needs a reset - not just another sale

Rail needs a reset – not just another sale

  The transport secretary has announced a ‘Rail Sale’ for early 2025. We need to be more radical in reducing costs and raising revenue   Marketing from train operator Greater Anglia during this year’s ‘Great British Rail Sale’   In announcing the trajectory towards rail renationalisation on September 3, one footnote towards the end of...
There’s a buzz around franchising

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

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

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

  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 – 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

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

‘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

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

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...