Latest Policy News
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APTA Opens Review of New Bus Procurement and Safety Standards
APTA has opened a public comment period on six standards documents, including new guidance on bus procurement and operator training.
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TfL’s Plan for Publicly Owned London Buses Draws Mixed Industry Reaction
Transport for London's (TfL) plans to establish a publicly owned bus operator in London have received a mixed response from the industry.
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TfL to Operate London Buses for First Time in 17 Years
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled Buses for London, the city's brand-new publicly owned bus company.
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TfL Announces Publicly-Owned Bus Company
TfL has announced Buses for London, a publicly-owned bus company due to launch in late 2027, with Route 6 as its first service.
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IRU and EMTA Call for Workable ‘Buy European’ Rules for Electric Buses
IRU and EMTA are urging EU lawmakers to fix 'Buy European' rules that risk forcing working electric buses off the road.
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Transport for Wales Extends £1 Bus Fare for Young People to March 2027
Transport for Wales has extended its £1 bus fare for young people aged 5–21, with the scheme now set to continue into March 2027.
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Poor Bus Connectivity Limits Recruitment and Investment, Research Finds
Poor bus connectivity is limiting businesses' ability to recruit staff and affecting investment decisions, according to new research.
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Disabled Passengers Across England to Receive Free 24/7 Bus Travel
The Government is officially set to lift time restrictions on concessionary passes for disabled passengers across England.
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US: Lafayette Transit Awarded $3 Million in Federal Funding
The Lafayette Transit System (LTS) has secured $2,985,000 in competitive Federal Transit Administration grant funding.
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Free August Bus Travel Across East Midlands Extended to 16-18 Year Olds
Young people aged 16-18 will be offered free bus travel across the East Midlands this summer as local government extends a nationwide scheme…
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Young People Aged 11-16 to Receive Free Bus Travel Across Greater Manchester
Young people aged 11-16 will soon be able to make use of free bus travel across Greater Manchester as Our Pass receives an extension.
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Liverpool City Region to Introduce Bus Franchising in St Helens in September
Bus services in St Helens will return to public control in September, with the Liverpool City Region introducing bus franchising.
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Free Bus Travel Should Follow £2 Fare Cap, Says UCL
Transport policy from UCL has called on the UK Government to go beyond the bus fare cap by introducing free local bus travel across England.
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Government Announces £2 Bus Fare Cap in England From January 2027
The UK Government has announced that single bus fares across England will be capped at 2 GBP from 1 January 2027.
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UK: Transport Secretary & EU Commissioner to Ensure Smooth EES Border Checks
The Transport Secretary has spoken with the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism regarding the use of EES this Summer…
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Free Bus Travel for Children Across England During August
The UK government has confirmed an initiative allowing children aged between five and 15 to travel for free on local bus throughout August.
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New York City Unveils Action Plan to Improve Bus Services
New York City has announced a strategy to improve bus services with new priority corridors, expanded bus lane enforcement and fleet renewal.
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London Bus and Tram Fare Freeze Extended
Bus and tram users across London are set to benefit from another four months of frozen fares until November 2026.
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New Rules to Improve Passenger Rights Enforcement Across EU
The European Commission has welcomed political agreements to improve enforcement of passenger rights across all modes of transport.
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Ember Calls for Alternative Approach to Scotland's Proposed £2 Bus Fare Cap
Electric coach operator Ember has proposed an alternative model for bus fares in Scotland, aknowledging the challenges of a £2 cap.
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Transport for London Publishes New Bus Safety Standards Through 2033
Transport for London (TfL) has published the second phase of its Bus Safety Standard policy for buses entering service up to 2033.
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South Yorkshire Seeks Public Input on Local Network Improvements
A call has been put out to those living in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield, requesting feedback on plans for a new bus network.
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CPT Cymru Urges Political Parties to Improve Bus Journey Times
A new poll published by CPT Cymru has found that slow buses are deterring people from using public transport across Wales.
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MTA Introduces New Bus Operator Training Simulators in New York City
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has introduced new bus operator training simulators for drivers.