Latest Franchising News
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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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South Yorkshire Progresses Search for New Bus Operators
A bus operator selection process for companies seeking to run services in Doncaster and Sheffield has progressed to the next stage.
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Additional £3 Million to Support Bus Franchising Across England
The government has committed a further £3 million to supporting a set of 6 mayoral authorities in their establishment of bus franchising.
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South Yorkshire MCA Acquires Five Depots Ahead of Franchising Transition
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has purchased of a set of five depots from private bus operators.
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority Approves Key Franchising Decisions
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has released an update on the latest developments regarding the Weaver Network.
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South Yorkshire Public Transport Services Branded 'People's Network'
The Mayor of South Yorkshire has announced a new public transport brand for the region alongside a long-term strategy to improve services.
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New Fleet of Buses to Debut Alongside Introduction of West Yorkshire's Weaver Network
West Yorkshire is set to receive a new fleet of buses alongside the introduction of the publicly-owned Weaver Network in 2027.
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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.