Powers to expand tap and go across England
New national transport strategy gives local leaders ‘the powers to build transport networks that are simpler, more accessible and better connected’ Nottingham and Derby’s ‘Ride’ app is a ‘gold standard example’ of integration Tap-and-go travel across buses, trains, and trams will benefit more cities and towns across England after the government announced more...
Backlash as ScotZEB3 favours Chinese buses
Wrightbus decries “national scandal” and McGill’s considers legal action. Alexander Dennis announces Falkirk closure with loss of up to 115 jobs Jo Bamford, owner of Ballymena-based bus builder Wrightbus, attacked the “national scandal” of ScotZEB3 The Scottish Government and its Transport Scotland agency would have been expecting a backlash last month when it announced...
South Yorkshire goes back to the future
The new ‘South Yorkshire People’s Network’ brand reflects the region’s pride in taking back control of its public transport services and its determination to build something better South Yorkshire People’s Network brand revealed last week South Yorkshire’s mayor Oliver Coppard has unveiled the ‘South Yorkshire People’s Network’ – a new vision and brand...
South Yorkshire ready for challenges to come
There’s more than a hint of nostalgia about the new ‘People’s Network’, but those in charge of delivering it are not wearing rose-tinted spectacles The ‘People’s Republic of South Yorkshire’ brand South Yorkshire’s decision to name its new unified, publicly-controlled public transport network the ‘South Yorkshire People’s Network’ will have raised eyebrows in...
‘Avoid buzzword bingo of AI’
Artificial intelligence seen as an enabling technology Verma: ‘AI means whatever you want it to mean’ Artificial intelligence featured prominently across multiple sessions at Transport Ticketing Global in London last week, with speakers broadly converging on its role as an enabling technology rather than a standalone solution. In a session titled ‘Beyond AI:...
‘Ticketing will play vital role in future success’
Transport authorities and operators are under pressure to boost ridership, cut congestion and support climate goals. Ticketing technology can help Last year’s Transport Ticketing Global As transport professionals from all over the world prepare to gather for the Transport Ticketing Global show at Olympia London on March 17-18, the power of transport ticketing to...
West Yorkshire plans June date for contracts
Combined authority moves towards first bus franchising contract awards as depot acquisitions and zero-emission fleet procurement progress Contract awards, depot plans and fleet procurement are progressing The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) expects to finalise the first round of bus franchising contract awards in June as the region continues preparations for the introduction of...
‘Progress cannot be passive – It must be intentional’
Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, campaigners for greater diversity and inclusion in the UK’s passenger transport sector have urged employers to show action, commitment and leadership A gathering in London last year to mark the 20th anniversary of Women in Transport Advocates for greater gender equality in the passenger transport sector have...
‘Launchpads for careers’
Its National Apprenticeship Week and the passenger transport sector is highlighting what it offers Transport organisations, such as bus manufacturer Wrightbus, have been highlighting the power of apprenticeships Employers in the passenger transport sector have been using National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (February 9-15) to highlight how they offer hands-on experience, structured learning, and the...
Plans published for ‘Mini Switzerland’
Detailed plans have been published for a national public transport demonstrator of full integration soon to be launched in the Hope Valley Hope Valley chosen characteristics common to many rural transport markets in Britain Detailed plans have been published for a proposed ‘Mini Switzerland’ rural public transport demonstrator in Derbyshire’s Hope Valley. It...
‘Men must play role in driving culture change’
Last week’s CPT Conference 2026 hosted a discussion on women’s safety on buses – and heard a rallying cry from CPT president Kathryn Pulham CPT president Kathryn Pulham raised the issue of diversity when she addressed CPT’s annual dinner Men working in the passenger transport sector were urged to step up and support...
TfL to create publicly-owned bus company?
New draft Business Plan for period until 2029/30 proposes a ‘reimagining London’s bus network’, including detailed plans for an in-house operator Bus services will be expanded in outer London Transport for London will develop detailed proposals for a new publicly-owned bus company for London. This is among the commitments contained in the transport...
