Integrated Public Transport Committee Inquiry
January, 2013
Consulting body:
National Assembly for Wales
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Topic:
Bus
Resources
Bus Subsidy Reform Consultation
November, 2012
pteg response to the DfT's consultation on Bus Subsidy Reform.
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
Topic:
Concessionary Travel: The funding timebomb for PTEs
November, 2012
The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme has been highly successful in giving older and disabled people the freedom of free off‐peak bus travel. But the costs of the scheme are rising fast whilst funding is falling. This financial ‘timebomb’ will lead to severe cuts in other frontline transport services unless a sustainable funding solution can be found.
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EU Bus Passenger Rights
October, 2012
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Moving on: Working towards a better public transport offer for young people in tough times
October, 2012
Aims to get local transport authorities thinking about how they can provide the best deal for young people on public transport in a difficult economic climate.
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High Hurdles on QCs
March, 2012
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
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Topic:
Working with young people to make buses better - a guide for the bus sector
March, 2012
Written after young people, bus companies, transport authorities and government departments got together to look at ways to improve young people’s access to, and experience of, using buses. A companion guide for young people is also available.
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How can I make buses better? A guide for young people
March, 2012
Written after young people, bus companies, transport authorities and government departments got together to look at ways to improve young people’s access to, and experience of, using buses. A companion guide for the bus sector is also available.
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Competition in the local bus market
February, 2012
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
Document:
Competition Commission addendum on geographic market segmentation and operator conduct
November, 2011
Consulting body:
Competition Commission
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Cost of free bus travel could 'spiral out of control'
Saturday, October 17, 2009
The cost of concessionary bus travel in England could spiral out of control even if the government plugs the current funding gaps, new research published today has revealed.
Support for MPs call for better monitoring of bus services
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
pteg has welcomed a report from the House of Commons Transport Select Committee [1] which calls for locally accountable Integrated Transport Authorities to be given the job of monitoring bus punctuality and reliability.
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ITAs call on Government to retain special grants to fund concessionary passes
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Warning that change could de-stabilise the scheme in Britain’s largest cities
Greening big city bus fleets - new report sets out the options
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
New report on the greening of big city bus fleets shows oldest buses must be modified or replaced if buses are to retain their green credentials
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Following London's lead could turn city region bus networks around
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
According to a new analysis of the latest industry statistics by leading bus industry expert, Professor Peter White of the University of Westminster, making bus networks simple, frequent and stable every day and all day - could help trigger a revival in city region bus networks.
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Wide-ranging reforms for bus subsidy welcomed
Monday, March 17, 2008
pteg has welcomed Government proposals to reform more than £400 million of bus subsidy payments.
The Bus Services Operators Grant (BSOG) is currently paid per litre of diesel burned. So the less fuel efficient the bus the higher the subsidy payment.
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Funding boost for free fares scheme
Monday, October 1, 2007
City region transport authorities today welcomed the news that the Government is to provide them with a special grant to cover the cost of the go-anywhere, free off-peak bus travel scheme for older and disabled people, which starts next April.
Kelly's tough stance on bus wars welcomed
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Secretary of State for Transport Ruth Kelly's conference pledge to clamp down on the 'bus wars' that clog up city streets was welcomed today by city region transport authorities.
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Next steps on planning better bus networks
Monday, May 21, 2007
pteg has commissioned transport consultants Steer Davies Gleave to undertake the first phase of work on a new planning model for costing the options for improving city region bus networks.
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Lyons backs bus regulation
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Leaders of the biggest transport authorities outside London today welcomed the publication of Sir Michael Lyons' report into Local Government.
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