Bus Services Bill
Bus Services Bill
(18 May 2016, 12:04 pm)Adrian Bill-by-bill summary: Queen's Speech at-a-glance
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36320412
...and just a coincidence that we'll be electing a mayor next May.
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(18 May 2016, 12:04 pm)Adrian Bill-by-bill summary: Queen's Speech at-a-glance
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36320412
...and just a coincidence that we'll be electing a mayor next May.
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(18 May 2016, 12:23 pm)Andreos1 I wonder what eezypeazy is thinking about bus franchising right now?I'm a bit skeptical about the whole thing. Still of the opinion that major change needed, and I think that the Tories (of all people) putting a bill like this forward, speaks volumes on that.
(18 May 2016, 12:23 pm)Andreos1 I wonder what eezypeazy is thinking about bus franchising right now?I'm a bit skeptical about the whole thing. Still of the opinion that major change needed, and I think that the Tories (of all people) putting a bill like this forward, speaks volumes on that.
North East Mayor to get Transport Powers
And herein lies the real reason NECA and NEXUS decided not to appeal against the QCS decision. This was always on the cards and has now been confirmed. Sans Gateshead of course, but they can go...
(18 May 2016, 3:39 pm)Adrian I'm a bit skeptical about the whole thing. Still of the opinion that major change needed, and I think that the Tories (of all people) putting a bill like this forward, speaks volumes on that.
My skepticism comes down to NECA's ability to run with something like this, as their QCS bid was highly embarrassing. I've still not seen a lessons learned from that, but the arrogance still appears to exist over at Nexus house.
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(18 May 2016, 3:39 pm)Adrian I'm a bit skeptical about the whole thing. Still of the opinion that major change needed, and I think that the Tories (of all people) putting a bill like this forward, speaks volumes on that.
My skepticism comes down to NECA's ability to run with something like this, as their QCS bid was highly embarrassing. I've still not seen a lessons learned from that, but the arrogance still appears to exist over at Nexus house.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-buses-bill
Andrew Jones (Bus Minister) and his speech from earlier this year, with regard to the Buses Bill.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-b...the-public
Official press release
http://tools.euroland.com/tools/Pressrel...ID=3210106&lang=en-GB&companycode=uk-gog&v=
Go Ahead response to Bus Bill
Go Ahead have got it right - partnerships are the way forward, not franchising. The local authorities should set specifications (the frequency and start/finish times for various types of services, use of inter-operator tickets, etc) but operators should be able to run services they wish commercially and set the fares for their own routes. However there should be a veto available to authorities to limit unnecessary competition over the same routes so where two operators want to run a particular route the one who offers the best proposal would be the one who gets it.
(24 May 2016, 2:26 pm)Greg in Weardale Go Ahead have got it right - partnerships are the way forward, not franchising. The local authorities should set specifications (the frequency and start/finish times for various types of services, use of inter-operator tickets, etc) but operators should be able to run services they wish commercially and set the fares for their own routes. However there should be a veto available to authorities to limit unnecessary competition over the same routes so where two operators want to run a particular route the one who offers the best proposal would be the one who gets it.
(24 May 2016, 2:26 pm)Greg in Weardale Go Ahead have got it right - partnerships are the way forward, not franchising. The local authorities should set specifications (the frequency and start/finish times for various types of services, use of inter-operator tickets, etc) but operators should be able to run services they wish commercially and set the fares for their own routes. However there should be a veto available to authorities to limit unnecessary competition over the same routes so where two operators want to run a particular route the one who offers the best proposal would be the one who gets it.
(24 May 2016, 2:39 pm)cbma06 There should of done this 20+ years ago, should be at least 2 bus operators per route and let passengers decide which company there wish to travel on and not vice versa
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(24 May 2016, 2:39 pm)cbma06 There should of done this 20+ years ago, should be at least 2 bus operators per route and let passengers decide which company there wish to travel on and not vice versa
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(24 May 2016, 2:26 pm)Greg in Weardale Go Ahead have got it right - partnerships are the way forward, not franchising. The local authorities should set specifications (the frequency and start/finish times for various types of services, use of inter-operator tickets, etc) but operators should be able to run services they wish commercially and set the fares for their own routes. However there should be a veto available to authorities to limit unnecessary competition over the same routes so where two operators want to run a particular route the one who offers the best proposal would be the one who gets it.
(24 May 2016, 2:26 pm)Greg in Weardale Go Ahead have got it right - partnerships are the way forward, not franchising. The local authorities should set specifications (the frequency and start/finish times for various types of services, use of inter-operator tickets, etc) but operators should be able to run services they wish commercially and set the fares for their own routes. However there should be a veto available to authorities to limit unnecessary competition over the same routes so where two operators want to run a particular route the one who offers the best proposal would be the one who gets it.
https://twitter.com/passtrans/status/735775831616692225
Manchester to be the first to take up offer?
(26 May 2016, 11:16 am)Andreos1 https://twitter.com/passtrans/status/735775831616692225
Manchester to be the first to take up offer?
(26 May 2016, 11:16 am)Andreos1 https://twitter.com/passtrans/status/735775831616692225
Manchester to be the first to take up offer?
I recieved this via email from Bridget Phillipson the other day.
She touches on QCS in the content.I re
I'm new to this thread.
I've read (quickly) through.
I couldn't see this:- https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/sy...erview.pdf
Apologies if it is already available elsewhere.