Extra funding has been given to local authorities to help improve the efficiency of bus services, although some argue it isn’t enough Local transport minister Norman Baker has announced a number of changes aimed at […]
The head of the civil service, Sir Bob Kerslake, has announced the appointment of Philip Rutnam as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport (DfT). Philip, who is currently director general of business […]
TSC report into funding shows £543m handed back to Treasury The Transport Select Committee (TSC) has revealed the Department for Transport (DfT) handed back £543m to the Treasury at the end of the 2010/11 financial […]
DfT consultation proposes local transport bodies, including LEPs, budgetary control over schemes in their area Local communities and businesses could be given control of decisions and budgets for major local transport schemes in their areas, […]
Revised fees for annual PCV and HGV testing and operator licensing will come into effect on April 1. For the third year running, VOSA is not applying any general increase to most statutory fees.
FirstGroup has come under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for claiming its buses are “low emission” on its TV advertisement. The ad claimed, “We [heart symbol] low emissions” and printed on the screen: […]
BRT and bus priority measures feature strongly in latest government capital investment funding round Transport secretary Justine Greening announced £854m worth of investment in 21 local transport schemes across England last week, five of which […]
There was a slight decrease in bus passenger journeys in England between July and September compared to the year before – although patronage is still positive – while figures increased slightly in both Scotland and […]
Partnerships is the theme of the CPT’s third Northern Bus Summit, set to take place on November 15 next year. “Partnerships still provide the best bus services for the travelling public” is the full title […]
Plans for reporting mechanism for dangerous wheels Mike Penning MP, parliamentary under-secretary of state for transport, has agreed to meet industry experts early next year to establish a reporting mechanism for companies to provide evidence […]
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