Upcoming Events


Upcoming conferences, events and webinars related to the bus sector are detailed below.

Wherever possible, BCoE events will be free, but third-party events may incur charges from the organisers.

Interested in hosting an event via the Bus Centre of Excellence? Want to notify us of an upcoming event? Please Let us know!

Becoming a Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP )– A Guide for Transport Planners in the Bus Sector
May
7

Becoming a Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP )– A Guide for Transport Planners in the Bus Sector

This webinar will cover an overview of the requirements and routes for you to become a Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP). Chartered Transport Planning Professional is a qualification run jointly by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Transport Planning Society to recognise the skills and expertise of transport planners.

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Enhanced Partnership’s Chair Conference
Jul
9

Enhanced Partnership’s Chair Conference

A Conference covering Transport East, Transport for the South East and England’s Economic Heartland, supported by the Bus Centre of Excellence.

Across the three Sub-national Transport bodies 35 Local Transport Authorities have worked in partnership with their local bus operators and Enhanced Partnerships are now in place. These Enhanced Partnerships are at different stages of development; some have been in existence for two years, some a few months.

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Imberbus
Aug
17

Imberbus

Join this unique event when a vintage bus service is run from Warminster in Wiltshire, to the abandoned village of Imber on the Salisbury Plain.

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Local Authorities DRT Forum
Apr
25

Local Authorities DRT Forum

This forum is being held in collaboration with DfT and aims to create a place for LAs involved with or considering DRT to network and share knowledge, issues and experiences. It is intended for those running DRT or interested in finding out more about DRT.

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BSIP Workshop - London
Mar
19

BSIP Workshop - London

  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A London based workshop for local authorities exploring the best way to write a high quality 2024 Bus Service Improvement Plan document that meets the DfT guidance and is not excessively onerous to produce.

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BSIP Workshop - Birmingham
Mar
18

BSIP Workshop - Birmingham

A Birmingham based workshop for local authorities exploring the best way to write a high quality 2024 Bus Service Improvement Plan document that meets the DfT guidance and is not excessively onerous to produce.

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<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/myevent?eid=795235750537">The Role of Councillors in Supporting Local Buses - </a>Hybrid event
Mar
12

The Role of Councillors in Supporting Local Buses - Hybrid event

  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Buses make flourishing communities! The Bus Centre of Excellence, in Partnership with the Campaign for Better Transport, are pleased to invite you to this in-person event for Councillors and Elected Members based in the South and East to come together to discuss how you can support and promote local buses in your area.

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Talking about Floating Bus Stops Hybrid Event
Mar
12

Talking about Floating Bus Stops Hybrid Event

  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Professor Nick Tyler from UCL will lead an engaging and interactive discussion around the use and design of Floating Bus Stops.

This is a hybrid event, in-person event at 119 Britannia Walk, London with lunchtime refreshments will be provided and online.

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Women in Bus and Coach Event - Trailblazers Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Mar
7

Women in Bus and Coach Event - Trailblazers Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

  • Transport for London, 5 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, UK (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Women in Bus and Coach Initiative is thrilled to announce our upcoming event, "Trailblazing Women in the Bus and Coach Sector," in celebration of International Women's Day. Join us on the evening of Thursday 7th March as we honour the remarkable achievements of women in the bus and coach industry, both past and present, and shine a spotlight on the rising stars who are making waves in the sector.

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NeTEx Fares Consultation
Feb
29

NeTEx Fares Consultation

The use of NeTEx for fares & tickets is a relatively recent introduction to the industry. The UK NeTEx profile is highly flexible and allows for a multitude of potential ways to express the data. In order to simplify this and bring greater consistency to published fares data, BODS are implementing a BODS NeTEx profile for both simple and complex fares.

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Discovering Fares - Boosting Bus Usage
Feb
22

Discovering Fares - Boosting Bus Usage

Join this webinar hosted by Landor Links and Passenger Technology Group Ltd.

While low-priced and good-value fares are key to boosting bus patronage – it’s well-known that easy-to-understand fares and the ability to buy tickets conveniently and securely are also hugely important in attracting new bus users and securing viable bus services for the future.

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Driver Recruitment
Feb
5

Driver Recruitment

Embark on a journey into the heart of the transportation industry with our upcoming webinar on Driver Recruitment in the UK. As the landscape of hiring and retaining skilled drivers evolves, understanding the latest trends, strategies, and challenges is essential. Join us for an insightful discussion that will provide you with the tools and insights to navigate the future of driver recruitment successfully.

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