How can technology unlock the potential of bus franchising?
Local authorities have an opportunity to make journeys simpler, information clearer, and fares fairer Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, with Aaron Ross, CEO of Vix Technology and Kuba Group at TfGM’s Tap & Go Launch Local transport authorities are at a crossroads. They can finally turn their back on the deregulation...
Based in the UK – and committed to it
With 212 employees in the UK market, including 21 apprentices, Pelican offers the widest portfolio of zero-emission vehicles Kinchbus is buying 21 electric Yutong buses from Pelican BY Ian Downie, Pelican Pelican are proud to support the UK Bus Summit, operators, local authorities and fellow suppliers. We are a proud, UK family-owned business...
Scottish Transport Awards 2025
The Scottish Transport Awards took place on June 19 in Glasgow and you can read all about the winners in this official Souvenir Brochure. Click on the image below to view Scottish Transport Awards Book of Winners 2025. If you are viewing the site on a tablet or mobile device, tap here to...
Read our supplement: The ALBUM Report 2025
Welcome to The ALBUM Report 2025, a publication from Passenger Transport devoted to Britain’s independent and municipal bus companies. Returning for a ninth year, this year’s report also incorporates the Conference Workbook for the ALBUM Conference 2025, hosted by Nottingham City Transport on May 12-14. We hope you find it an interesting read and we...
‘I just said, I’d love to do that’
Lord Hendy tells ‘Lunch with Leon’ podcast why he was keen to accept mission to reform the railway Lord Hendy (left) with Leon Daniels Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill was sitting at his desk on a sunny afternoon when the phone rang. It was the Number 10 switchboard informing him that the...
200 years of rail: An opportunity for reform
We have a once-in-a-generation chance to bring decision-making closer to the communities served, says Jason Prince HS2 construction workers mark the 200th anniversary of rail travel at the Colne Valley viaduct As many of you will doubtless know, on the 27th of September 1825, in the north-east of England, the world witnessed...
Cheaper, greener, better!
Karl Holbrook considers how open access train operators are flipping the script on UK train travel Lumo’s all-electric fleet produces significantly lower emissions than planes, aligning with the UK’s Net Zero ambitions Rail is rarely out of the headlines – often for the wrong reasons. High fares, overcrowding, and delays have frustrated passengers...
Rail reforms: What do passengers want?
While much debate has focused on what passengers should want, relatively little attention has been given to what actually works Rail is not always an affordable option BY Anthony Smith The way we buy train tickets in Britain is changing. With the government pressing ahead with rail reform, now is the time...
An environment to flourish and learn
With its own bespoke academy, ‘if you want to be an apprentice engineer within the bus industry, First Bus is the place to be’ New First Bus engineering apprentice cohort 2024 First Bus is proud to offer engineering apprenticeships as our commitment to developing future talent and bridging the skills gap in...
Trailblazing apprenticeships – and stotties
Open access rail companies are proving the industry isn’t one-size-fits-all. Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, Karl Holbrook explores how Lumo and Hull Trains are breaking down barriers, boosting diversity, and bringing fresh perspectives to rail… Apprenticeship success stories: Sam Bentley (left) and Mark Rudd The rail industry has often been seen as a...
Green technology, green skills
Fast-growing Wrightbus employs more than 70 apprentices, and is aiming to recruit a further 60 Wrightbus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales (left) with apprentice recruits Apprentices are part of the lifeblood of Wrightbus – the innovative Northern Ireland-based manufacturer that is one of the leading names in zero-emission transport technology. Wrightbus is one...
Celebrating apprenticeships
The passenger transport sector is showcasing success in delivering apprenticeships ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2025 LNER apprentice train driver Aleena Phull Key players in the passenger transport sector will use National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (February 10-16) to showcase the work they are doing to attract new talent and develop their skills....
