The Bus Services Act 2025 has now received Royal Assent and has become law as of yesterday, 27th October. Reacting to the news, ALBUM Chair David Astill said, “this is a momentous piece of legislation for our industry, and ALBUM is delighted to have played an active role with… Read More
Congratulations to ALBUM operators who have been shortlisted in the 2025 UK Bus Awards! A total of 16 ALBUM operators are represented in fifteen categories this year, showing the importance and effectiveness of the SME sector in delivering high quality bus services! Leading the way are Grant Palmer with… Read More
Planning for the 2026 ALBUM Conference, to be hosted by Blackpool Transport is well underway and we’re looking forward to sharing further details in the coming weeks. Blackpool Transport are asking you to spare a few minutes of your time to answer a few short questions about the conference… Read More
Congratulations to ALBUM members McGill’s Buses, Lothian Buses and Blackpool Transport Services Ltd for their successes in the annual Bus Driver of the Year competition, held over the weekend. Maciej Herman of McGill’s Bus Group took third place, with colleague Gavin Justice scoring the Best Theory Test Result. Two… Read More
ALBUM Operator Member Transdev’s multi-million pound investment in electric buses and new green depot impress judges at Routeone Awards! Forward-thinking North of England bus operator Transdev is celebrating after its multi-million pound investment in electric technology scooped a prestigious national award. Celebrating excellence across the UK’s bus industry since… Read More
ALBUM Supplier Member, VEV is building high-powered DC charging infrastructure for over 150 electric buses across four UK depots: Leamington, Nuneaton, Rugby, and Chesterfield. Solar power generation will be installed at Chesterfield, Leamington and Nuneaton, reducing reliance on the national grid with forecast lifetime savings over £1 million. The… Read More
ALBUM Operator Member, Nottingham City Transport Crowned Large Bus Operator of the Year 2024 in the Routeone Awards! The routeone Awards, the most esteemed awards programme in the UK coach and bus industry, recognises operators and individuals who have driven innovation and success. To be considered for an award,… Read More
Ahead of the Euro Bus Expo next week, here’s a preview of Ticketer’s recent innovations that visitors to Stand 180 will get to experience… The Ticketer Insights Hub In an increasingly digital world, having access to data that’s aggregated in a clear… Read More
ALBUM is pleased that there is now more clarity concerning the fare cap scheme, at least for the 14 months until the end of December 2025, which helps customers and bus operators alike. Retention of the scheme, albeit at a higher price point,… Read More
Eastern Transport Holdings Ltd, the parent company of bus operators Stephensons of Essex and NIBS Buses, operating across Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, has been sold by its sole shareholder, Bill Hiron, to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The business operates around 140 buses on an… Read More