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Welsh Government announces bus reform proposals
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford has revealed the Government’s legislative programme, which includes a new law to reform the nation’s bus services. As part of a raft of measures designed to create a ‘more equal Wales,’ the public transport bill will change how local bus services are planned and delivered.
Friday, 26 July 2019
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- National Express posts record profit of £113m in first half of 2019National Express has posted a 15.3 per cent rise in operating profit for the first half of this year to a record £113.1m thanks to growth in all of its divisions.
Coach and Bus Week
- Welsh Government announces bus reform proposalsWales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford has revealed the Government’s legislative programme, which includes a new law to reform the nation’s bus services. As part of a raft of measures designed to create a ‘more equal Wales,’ the public transport bill will change how local bus services are planned and delivered.
- Stagecoach West to gain two First West of England routesThe two services will move to Stagecoach West’s Patchway depot, and will operate to the current timetable
- Nottingham City Transport launches new biogas busesNottingham City Transport and Gedling Borough Council leaders have launched a batch of nine new biogas buses from an order of 67 this year, ahead of their introduction on Lime 58 to Arnold via Sherwood.
- Proud to be proactiveStagecoach Manchester Engineering Director Peter Sumner has worked in the industry for almost half a century. As he explained to Andy Izatt, experience has taught him that detailed analysis of every aspect of his operation brings the insight he and his staff need to deliver a value for money engineering function
- In the service of ManchesterThis week, we provide a Superfeature on Stagecoach Manchester, taking a closer look at many aspects of what is the biggest bus operating company within Stagecoach Group
- Cynthia Ogbonna steps down as Cardiff Bus Managing Directorardiff Bus has announced that Cynthia Ogbonna is standing down as Managing Director after seven years in the role, and a total of 15 years at the company. Set to leave at the end of the year, she paid tribute to her executive team and the over 700 employees at the company, thanking them for their work.
- Aberdeen to introduce Wrightbus hydrogen ‘deckersFirst will operate the vehicles – which are expected to arrive later this year – on route 19 Aberdeen is geared up to make history as one of the first cities in the world to introduce hydrogen-powered double-decker buses.
Route One (Bus and Coach)
- Liverpool launches its Vision for Bus24-hour services and minimum frequencies on Liverpool's wishlist ahead of franchising decision
- Sheffield proposes £50 charge for coaches and buses in CAZSheffield has opened a consultation on its plans to create a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in the city.
- West Midlands plan for Sprint rapid bus hits next stageTransport for West Midlands (TfWM) has published a legal notice of intent for its first two Sprint rapid bus services.
- Welsh Government will legislate for franchisingBill ‘will seek to reverse negative impacts of deregulation’ through enabling public control of services
- Putting coach operators at the heart of itBrokers may not have the best reputation in the industry, but the National Coach Network is here to change that
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