Latest Policy News
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Our Pass Provides Free Bus Travel for Young People on Bee Network
As part of Greater Manchester's Bee Network, the region is providing free bus travel for 16 to 18-year-olds through the Our Pass offering.
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network Set to Introduce Simpler Fares
Greater Manchester has confirmed details of its new fare structure for Bee Network buses, with all services coming under local control.
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Single Bus Fares in England Rise to £3
From 1 January, a new 3 GBP single fare cap has been introduced for bus journeys in England, rising from the previous 2 GBP initiative.
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Brighton & Hove Buses Highlighted as Accessibility Example
Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood visited Brighton to showcase Brighton & Hove Buses’ industry-leading approach to accessibility.
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Greater Manchester’s Bee Network to Lower Bus Fares
Greater Manchester's Bee Network has announced a range of initiatives to make public transport more affordable, offering new fare reductions…
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UK: Single Bus Fare Cap to Rise from £2 to £3
UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that the bus fare cap in England will rise from 2 GBP to 3 GBP at the end of this year.
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UK Government Ends Funding for Bus Retrofit Technology
The UK's Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh has confirmed the government's decision to permanently end funding for bus retrofit initiatives.
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UK: Local Authorities Granted Powers to Take Control of Bus Services
UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has unveiled measures to revolutionise bus services across England, granting powers to local leaders.
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New Research Highlights the Economic Benefit of UK Bus Services
Recent research commissioned by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has revealed the economic benefits of local bus services.
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Dublin Express Transitions from Diesel to HVO Fuel
Dublin Express has become the first passenger transport operator in Ireland to transition from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
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Green Alliance Proposes 5-Year Plan for UK Bus Services
During the UK's Decarbonising Transport Week, Rosie Allen at Green Alliance presented a costed 5-year plan for the nation's bus services.
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UK Government Proposes Relaxing Bus Driver Age Restrictions
The UK government has launched a consultation on lowering the minimum age for drivers operating buses and coaches over longer distances.
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UK Government Updates Bus Franchising Guidance
The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) has updated its bus franchising guidance to reflect Greater Manchester's recent experience.
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NYC Transit Leadership Joined NYPD's Bus Lane Enforcement Task Force
NYC transit leadership joined NYPD's bus lane enforcement task force to issue summonses to illegally parked vehicles in the city's bus lanes…
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UK: Port of Dover to Increase Coach Processing Capacity by 133%
The Port of Dover has announced plans to deliver an improved experience for coaches during the UK's peak holiday period.
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UK Government Further Extends £2 Bus Fare Cap
The UK government has extended the 2 GBP bus fare scheme until 31 October 2023. It will then be set at 2.50 GBP until November 2024.
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TfL Releases Maps for New Superloop Bus Network in London
Transport for London (TfL) has published detailed maps for its Superloop network, consisting of express bus routes circling the capital.
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CPT Proposes Solutions to Overcome Coach Delays at Port of Dover
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has responded to the recent delays at the Port of Dover that unfairly held back coaches.
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UK: DfT Introduces Rules to Require Audiovisual Route Information on Buses
UK: The Department for Transport is introducing rules requiring bus operators to make audiovisual route information available on board buses…
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Transport Committee: More Support Needed to Implement National Bus Strategy
UK: The Transport Committee has published a report, Implementation of the National Bus Strategy, with recommendations for the government.
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UK Government Extends £2 Bus Fare Cap
The UK government is providing up to 75 million GBP to keep the single bus fare cap at 2 GBP until the end of June 2023.
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European Commission Proposes 2030 Zero-Emission Target for New City Buses
The European Commission has proposed to make all new city buses in Europe zero-emission at tailpipe from 2030.
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UK: 130 Bus Operators to Implement £2 Fare Cap
The UK government has confirmed that 130 bus operators will take part in its 2 GBP fare cap scheme from January to March 2023.
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Mayor of London Reveals Bus Network Expansion Plans for Outer London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced significant expansion plans for strengthening the bus network in outer London.