Stagecoach has been selected to operate the franchised bus network based in St Helens while Go-Ahead will operates services in Wirral Mayor Steve Rotheram: buses aren’t a ‘nice to have’ – they’re a lifeline Stagecoach and Go-Ahead Group have been selected as the first operators to run the...
Dubai will host the UITP Summit on April 21-23. We spoke to UITP’s secretary general, Mohamed Mezghani, about the event and what visitors can look forward to Mohamed Mezghani: “For me, the Summit is about people” Mohamed, the UITP Summit is heading to Dubai in April, less than...
What’s inside the latest edition of Passenger Transport: LEAD STORY NPR rail improvements ‘will actually happen’ More than a decade after the Northern Powerhouse Rail project was first proposed, the government has unveiled a three-phase plan for its delivery NEWS Cornwall probes bus regulation options Market engagement...
More than a decade after the Northern Powerhouse Rail project was first proposed, the government has unveiled a three-phase plan for its delivery The plans would see Manchester Piccadilly expanded A three-phase plan for the long-promised Northern Powerhouse Rail project was unveiled by the government this week. The...
Labour has pledged an enhanced bus offer for Wales if it wins this May’s Senedd election, but will this be matched funding? Rhodri Clark reports Welsh bus fares for adults aged 22 to 59 would be capped at £2 Labour has pledged 100 more bus routes in Wales...
A new report by CMAC has shed light on an often overlooked but frequent aspect of the railway’s customer service proposition 2026 has already brought two major shocks. FA Cup holders, my beloved, Crystal Palace, being knocked out of this year’s tournament by non-league Macclesfield, 117 places below...
Those taking decisions should always put themselves in the shoes of the passenger and ask whether what they will think reasonable Average bus speeds in central London are now down to 7.4mph (picture: Shutterstock) It was interesting to see the latest figures for bus passenger numbers (PT351)....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Group chief executive Claire Miles told Young Bus Professionals how she plans to revolutionise Stagecoach’s approach to customers Miles joined Stagecoach in October 2023 from Yell By Andrew Garnett Stagecoach’s recent evolution is, in many ways, symptomatic of much that has gone on with the UK’s major transport groups over the last few...
The shift towards greater public control of public transport offers opportunities, but strategic thinking and ambition are required Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is the first example of buses outside London being returned to public control The battle of ideas over the best way to provide public transport is effectively over. Even the...
It’s ‘Catch the Bus Month’ so I hopped on board Superloop with someone who has been championing bus users for the past 12 years Myself and Claire Walters during our pleasant Superloop journey “The bus should be like a referee – you shouldn’t notice it; everything should go smoothly. It should only...
Organisations struggle to make decisions, moving slowly and disconnecting from customers – but it doesn’t have to be like this We’re living through a crisis in governance. Our challenges aren’t caused by a lack of technology or innovation. They’re not caused by a lack of great people. They’re not even (primarily) caused by...
Traditionally held in Paris, next month’s EuMo Expo show will take place in a new venue 11,000 visitors are expected to attend this go-to European event In a change from its traditional venue, the eleventh edition of European Mobility Expo (EuMo Expo) will be held in Strasbourg from October 1-3 2024. 11,000 visitors...
Welcome to Scotland’s Buses 2024. This special publication from Passenger Transport places the spotlight on Scotland’s bus and coach industry and its partners, celebrates their achievements and considers the challenges they face. Published in association with CPT for a seventh time, this year’s edition incorporates the official Conference Workbook for the 46th annual CPT Scotland...
There’s a buzz around franchising