Events & Activities

Unlocking Better Rural Buses through DRT, Enhanced Partnerships and Franchising

This webinar introduces the recently published DfT Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) best practice guidance and looks at the findings from the final process evaluation report from the Rural Mobility Fund DRT pilots.

Devolution and Bus Governance: How devolution is reshaping how buses are planned, funded and delivered across England

This webinar cuts through the policy to explain what new Strategic and Mayoral Authorities mean in practice for governance, funding flexibility, cross boundary services and outcomes for passengers.

How investing in learning and development can future-proof your workforce

In this webinar members of the Government Commercial Agency (GCA, formerly Crown Commercial Service) will discuss the important role that learning and development can play in your bus franchising journey, updates from the category and the benefits of collaborating with local organisations to add even more value.

Meet the Bus Operator

In partnership with the BCoE, 'Meet the Bus Operator' is SMMT’s new buyer-supplier matchmaking event for Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) and bus operators planning and delivering zero-emission bus projects. It connects buyers with suppliers supporting the shift to electric and hydrogen buses, depot readiness and funding, through pre-arranged 1-to-1 meetings.

Barnsley MiCard Free Child Travel – the first initiative of its kind in England

This webinar will explore the background to the MiCard pilot, the challenges faced in design and implementation, and the mitigations put in place, including multi‑operator partnership working and coordinated funding from Barnsley Council and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.​

Bus Reform: Will the latest bus legislation enable better public transport and transport planning outcomes?

This webinar draws together speakers with direct experience in – and with different perspectives on – improving bus services and service networks, and what that can achieve. People coming to the webinar will gain insights into these new opportunities and how they can be used to deliver better bus planning and wider transport planning outcomes.

BCoE Bus Forum

The BCoE Bus Forum is a recurring meeting bringing together the Department for Transport, local authorities, and bus operators to share best practice and discuss key sector developments.

Advanced Emergency Braking Demonstration

Bus KSI Network' s demonstration day for Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) on Friday 20 March at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Wiltshire.

Buses sourcing strategy: how to achieve the best commercial and procurement outcomes

BCoE Bus Forum - February 2026

The BCoE Bus Forum is a recurring meeting bringing together the Department for Transport, local authorities, and bus operators to share best practice and discuss key sector developments.

Webinar: Surrey County Council and Metrobus Hydrogen buses partnership

Webinar: Designing and positioning bus stops for more efficient operation