Latest Funding News
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New Funding Scheme to Support Welsh Operators Facing Rising Fuel Costs
A new temporary scheme aims to help bus, school and community transport operators in Wales with exceptional fuel costs.
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A Year of The Bus Services Act – What's Changed?
A year on from the introduction of the Bus Services Act 2025, we spoke with Bus Minister Simon Lightwood to discuss its impacts thus far.
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Autumn Budget Offers Limited Relief for Bus and Coach Operators
CPT has warned that the UK Government’s Autumn Budget does not provide sufficient support for bus and coach operators.
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Leicester to Fund New Electric Buses with £5 Million Grant
A brand-new grant of £5 million is set to be made available to operators within the Leicester Buses One Network Partnership.
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Scotland to Benefit from £55 Million Bus Infrastructure Investment
A £55 million investment in infrastructure will seek to make bus travel more attractive to passengers across Scotland.
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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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US DOT Opens Applications for $610 Million in Bus Funding
The US DOT has announced the availability of $610 million in federal funding to support investment in bus fleets and related infrastructure.
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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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US DOT Awards $170 Million in Funding for Public Transit Projects
Almost 170 million USD has been allocated to public transport improvements through the BUILD grant programme.
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Derby Bus Station to Benefit from £4 Million Improvement Project
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has officially approved funding for a raft of improvements to Derby Bus Station.
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Global Approaches to Bus Procurement and Industrial Policy
We evaluate how government funding and policies such as "Buy America" rules shape bus manufacturing, supply chains, and costs.
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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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Federal Transit Administration Awards $388 Million to 34 Bus Projects
The FTA has awarded $388 million worth of funding to 34 projects under the FY26 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program.
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£115 Million Funding to Enhance Local Transport Across Wales
The Welsh Government has announced funding of £115.9 million to deliver new sustainable integrated transport systems across Wales.
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UK: £470 Million to be Invested in Transport Schemes Across East Midlands
Over £470 million will be invested to improve bus services and expedite road repairs across the East Midlands.
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US: FTA to Invest $390 Million in Bus Infrastructure Revitalisation
The FTA has announced a new investment of almost $390 million into a set of 34 transit projects across 19 states, as well as Puerto Rico.
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Essex to Receive Over £68 Million to Improve Bus Services
Essex County Council has announced the securement of over £68 million to both support and improve bus services in Essex over the coming year…
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UK Government Allocates £3 Billion to Stabilise Bus Networks in England
The UK government has announced a 3 billion GBP funding package to support bus services and infrastructure across England.
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$2 Billion Announced for Transit Projects Across the US
The US Transportation Secretary has announced the investment of $2 billion into transit projects across 45 states, as well as Washington DC.
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MBTA Secures Funding for Arborway Battery Electric Bus Facility
MBTA has secured funding to support the construction of the new Arborway Battery Electric Bus Maintenance Facility.
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US: $80 Million Awarded to New York State Zero Emission Transition Projects
$80 million in state funding has been awarded to aid seven New York State-based transit providers transition to zero-emission vehicle fleets…
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'Renewal of Britain' to Improve City Regional Local Bus Services
England is set to receive its biggest ever investment into city regional local transport over the next five years.
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East Midlands to Invest £2 Billion in Transport Infrastructure Overhaul
Mayor Claire Ward has secured up to £2 billion to improve transport links across the East Midlands over the next 5 years.
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FTA Announces $1.5 Billion in Funding to Modernise US Bus Fleets
The US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced approximately 1.5 billion USD in grants to help modernise public bus services.