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How to claim funding from the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG).
Practical guide to support local authorities with the bus franchising process.
How local authorities can calculate reimbursement to bus operators that carry concessionary passholders.
Local authorities in England can choose to set up a local authority bus company to run services in their area.
Check local bus service registrations if you work for a local council or passenger transport authority.
What you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to be a safe and responsible bus or coach driver.
Guidance for local transport authorities in England on how to set up a bus franchising scheme to improve local bus services.
Local authorities best practice when tendering for road passenger transport contracts.
Guide to bus and concessionary travel statistics, including notes and definitions and supporting technical documents.
Helps local transport authorities to assess the value for money of investments in zero emission buses and minibuses.
Guidance for local authorities in England on how to provide demand responsive transport (DRT).
Guidance on the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000 which outlines how in-scope buses and coaches deliver increased accessibility for disabled people
Competition law guidelines for operators, local authorities and administrators on the public transport ticketing schemes block exemption.
Helping operators provide audible and visible information on bus and coach services across England, Scotland and Wales.
Check what features buses and coaches must have for disabled people and what help drivers have to give to disabled passengers.
How the Bus Service Operators Grant Plus (BSOG+) works.
UK nationwide standard for exchanging bus schedules and related data.
Guidance for local authorities and operators of local bus services in England.
Information on how to give a local authority pre-notice of a local bus registration.
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