Latest Franchising News
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Unite Backs TfL Proposals for New Publicly Owned Bus Company
Unite has announced strong backing of Transport for London's proposals for a new publicly owned bus company in the capital.
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UK Government Publishes Guidance on Bus Franchising Schemes
The UK government has published updated guidance on establishing bus franchising schemes for local transport authorities in England.
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Stagecoach and Go-Ahead to Operate Franchised Bus Services in Liverpool City Region
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has selected Stagecoach and Go-Ahead to operate its first franchised bus services.
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WMCA to Acquire Electric Bus Fleet for Franchised Services
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has outlined plans for owning and managing buses under its proposed franchised bus network.
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Bee Network Launches All-Electric 30 Service in Salford
A new all electric Bee Network bus service has begun in Salford, connecting the city region with a number of retail and economic hubs.
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UK: Bus Services Bill Officially Made Law
The United Kingdom's Bus Services Bill, which aims to protect vital routes across the country, has officially been made law.
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West Yorkshire to Invest £100 Million into Publicly-Owned Zero Emission Buses
West Yorkshire council has approved a new multi-million pound investment into the acquisition of new publicly owned zero-emission buses.
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UK: Bus Franchising Pilots to Expand to Cornwall
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the expansion of its UK bus franchising pilots to Cornwall.
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West Yorkshire CA Opens Dynamic Market for Franchised Services
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) has opened its 'dynamic market' for potential franchised bus services.