Latest Policy News
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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.
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£270m Connecting Leeds Transport Investment Work Complete
The 270 million GBP Connecting Leeds investment in improving transport and travel around the city has been completed.
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Government to Cap Bus Fares in England at £2 from January 2023
The UK government will provide up to 60 million GBP to help bus operators in England cap single fares at 2 GBP from January to March 2023.
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RATP Trials Alight On-Demand Bus Service
Île-de-France Mobilités and RATP are trialing a descent on-demand service between stops on 9 Parisian bus lines.
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Arriva Group Announces New Zero Emission Institute
Arriva Group has announced a new Zero Emission Institute that aims to accelerate its journey to net-zero operations.
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Electric Buses Contribute to Improved Health in Gothenburg
A study from the University of Gothenburg has demonstrated that electric buses have contributed to lower noise levels and improved health.
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US DOT Recognises 10 Transit Agencies in FTA Climate Challenge
The US Federal Transit Administration has recognised the efforts of 10 transit agencies who are tackling climate change.
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Victoria to Upskill Mechanics to Work on Zero-Emission Buses
Victoria has invested in a pilot programme to upskill bus diesel mechanics and transport technicians to work on zero-emission electric buses…
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£7 Billion in Government Funding to Boost UK Bus Services
The UK government has granted funding to 31 areas to level up local bus services outside London as part of the bus transformation programme.
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Scotland's ScotZEB Programme Awards over £62 Million for Electric Buses
The Scottish Government has awarded over 62 million GBP through the first phase of ScotZEB to support operators to adopt electric buses.
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Scottish Government Allocates £800,000 to Support Bus Partnerships
The Scottish Government has allocated over 800,000 GBP in funding to support three bus partnerships that will improve local bus services.
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Scotland Offers Free Bus Travel for Under 22s
Under 22s living in Scotland can now benefit from free bus travel through a Scottish Government scheme, which launched on 31 January 2022
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TfL to Make 24-Hour Bus Lanes Permanent
TfL intends to make its 24-hour bus lanes permanent after the successful trial has decreased journey times and improved service reliability,
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Bus on Shoulder Training Begins in San Diego Using Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Technology
Driver training has begun on San Diego's Bus on Shoulder pilot program aiming to improve reliability for the South Bay Rapid transit service…
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Turning England's Buses Electric
In the year 2019/20, a mere 2% of England’s 32,300 local buses were electric – that’s roughly 640 buses in the country.
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Report Encourages Federal Fleet Transition To EVs By 2030
By 2030, a fleet of cost-competitive EVs would achieve 7.6 million metric tons of GHG emissions reductions.
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The MTA and NYCDOT Unveil Plan to Improve Bus Services in New York City
The MTA and NYCDOT have together unveiled a plan to improve bus services in New York, increasing speeds and enhancing passenger experience.