Air pollution
Public transport, particularly buses, is playing a vital role in reducing carbon emissions, improving public health, and boosting local economies. According to a recent report, if everyone in the UK took the bus instead of the car just twice a month, by 2050, it would result in a reduction of
County councils
A group of campaigning parents in Surrey have won a significant victory after Surrey County Council announced it would replace the axed free bus service for Molesey and Esher High School students. The council initially advised the children to walk through unlit heathland and dark alleyways, sparking widespread concern among
Air pollution
On Clean Air Day, Thursday 19 June, Stagecoach East Midlands Operations Managers will surprise a random bus passenger with a free month's travel, highlighting the company's commitment to reducing air pollution. The initiative coincides with the shocking statistic that air pollution is associated with between 29,
County councils
Residents in Rutland County can now access an on-demand bus service that connects villages to main bus routes, making it easier for passengers to travel to larger destinations. The new service was launched on 31 March 2025, with a phased rollout across the county. Over 1,500 passengers have used
County councils
Suffolk County Council has obtained £8 million in funding from the Department for Transport's Local Authority Bus Grant to improve bus services across the county in 2025/26. The new funding builds upon the success of the previous Bus Service Improvement Programme (BSIP) funding, which enabled the launch
Violence
The UK transport company Stagecoach East has received the Collaboration Award at the CIHT Awards, a prestigious scheme in the transport industry. The award recognizes the company's efforts in tackling Violence Against Women and Girls through its unique partnership with the Cambridgeshire Constabulary and the Cambridge and Peterborough
Violence
Stagecoach East, a leading public transportation provider, has made headlines by winning the Collaboration Award at the CIHT Awards and being Highly Commended for the Bus Centre of Excellence Innovation of the Year Award. The distinction is a testament to the company's commitment to creating a safe environment
Traffic accidents
The Zimbabwean government has taken a significant step towards reducing road accidents by launching a speed-monitoring system in Kadoma, Mashonaland West Province. The system, which was first introduced in Harare last year, utilizes Intelligent Command and Control Systems (ICGs) to detect speeding drivers and issue fines. The latest development comes
Traffic accidents
Raipur Traffic Police, in a bid to improve service standards and ensure road safety, held a meeting with 46 bus operators and issued strict directives. The meeting, chaired by Additional Superintendent of Police, Traffic, Dr Prashant Shukla, aimed at addressing public complaints and rising road accidents linked to passenger buses.
County councils
The Labour Government has introduced the Buses Services Bill, which will revolutionize the bus network in England by granting local authorities greater control over bus services. The new legislation comes after a decade of decline in bus services outside of London, with thousands of services cut and almost 300m fewer
County councils
Residents of Nottinghamshire will be able to take advantage of discounted group tickets on local bus services, starting from Saturday 25 May until Sunday 1 June 2025. The discounted tickets are part of the Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIP), a collaboration between the city and county
County councils
Holmeswood Coaches, a local bus service operator in North West England, has taken delivery of six Alexander Dennis Enviro200 low-emission midibuses. The buses are 8.9m long, have seats for up to 30 passengers, and feature advanced interior amenities, including Alexander Dennis SmartSeats and Altro wood-effect flooring. The Enviro200 model
