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A new report called ‘Lessons from London’ urges radical change

The next government will need to consider “radical” changes to arrest a long-term decline in bus use, according to Professor Mike Waterson of the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) at the University of Warwick. Cities around England should learn from London’s system of bus franchising, he says. He also says that long-term reforms could include emulating German laws that deter public bodies from paying expenses for taxi travel.

Friday, 13 December 2019

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  • Anger at bus service cutsANGER has greeted cuts to bus services between Keighley town centre and Long Lee, Laycock and Highfield.

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  • First West of England invests in 77 new gas buses for BristolNew vehicle deliveries to First Bristol will see the second metrobus route converted to biogas operation, whilst some other services in the city will also benefit from new biogas-fuelled buses early next year
  • First West of England invests in 77 new gas buses for BristolNew vehicle deliveries to First Bristol will see the second metrobus route converted to biogas operation, whilst some other services in the city will also benefit from new biogas-fuelled buses early next year
  • A new report called ‘Lessons from London’ urges radical changeThe next government will need to consider “radical” changes to arrest a long-term decline in bus use, according to Professor Mike Waterson of the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) at the University of Warwick. Cities around England should learn from London’s system of bus franchising, he says. He also says that long-term reforms could include emulating German laws that deter public bodies from paying expenses for taxi travel.
  • Greening BasingstokeStagecoach South has made a significant investment in its Basingstoke town network, enhancing services and introducing 32 new buses. Andy Izatt was at the 2 December launch
  • Coaching in the FutureThe CPT’s annual Coaching Conference took the title of Tomorrow’s World this year, examining how the industry could change in the coming years. James Day reports

Route One (Bus and Coach)

  • Passenger Plus completes 10,000 journeys with appPassenger Plus has completed over 10,000 journeys with its passenger app, which was developed in partnership with Rise Digital Media.
  • Pulhams Coaches adds three ADL Enviro200sCotswolds operator Pulhams Coaches, based in Bourton-on-the-Water, has taken delivery of three Enviro200s, supplied by Alexander Dennis (01909 551166).
  • Senior TC Turfitt reminds Directors of responsibilitiesSenior Traffic Commissioner (STC) Richard Turfitt (pictured) has reminded company Directors that the ultimate responsibility for an O-Licence remains with them, and that they should undertake regular audits of compliance, remain up to date on legislation and action any shortcomings discovered.
  • Bus Taskforce meets for the inaugural timeThe first Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Bus Reform Taskforce meeting was held last week. Held in the office of Metro Mayor James Palmer, the group heard from Mr Palmer and others who spoke on how they wish to improve services in the region.
  • Plymouth Citybus takes 10 Enviro400 CitysPlymouth Citybus has added 11 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 City double-deckers to its fleet, representing an investment of £2.6m.

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