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Wales transport strategy: Good start, but more bus work needed

Our colleague Matthew Moll is a regular contributor to Route One magazine. Read his comment piece on the new Wales Transport Strategy at this link. (https://www.route-one.net/environment/wales-transport-strategy-good-start-but-more-bus-work-needed/)

Future pieces from Matthew can be found on the Route One website at this link. (https://www.route-one.net/author/matthew-molltaspartnership-com/)

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18/12/2020/by Matthew Moll

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Bus strategy must look beyond the industry

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Bus strategy must look beyond the industry

Bus strategy must look beyond the industry

By Matthew Moll

Starting this month our colleague Matthew Moll will a regular contributor to Route One magazine. Read his first comment piece on improving the viability of the Bus Industry below.

The government now wishes to see an independent bus industry – but any strategy to improve its commercial viability must look beyond the industry itself

The Department for Transport (DfT) press release on 8 August regarding extension of the coronavirus COVID-19 support fund for bus and light rail also reiterated the government’s commitment to publishing a National Bus Strategy. This was preceded by a statement that “the government is also actively working on ways to ensure the bus sector can operate independently and be commercially viable.”

It should firstly be acknowledged that some concurrent central and local government transport policies have a negative impact on the commercial viability of the bus industry. These include:

Cheap or even free car parking, a long-term freeze in fuel duty and incentives for electric car ownership have all supressed motoring costs
Increasing the number of cycle lanes by reducing road space, reduces the ability of traffic, including buses, to use the road efficiently – increasing journey times
Pedestrianisation of town centres means bus stops are moved to less convenient locations – adding operating costs through increasing mileage and reducing the attractiveness of a service
Reopening railway stations and lines (with heavy government subsidy) will attract passengers away from what are often well used interurban bus routes.

The big question is whether the National Bus Strategy will simply cover internal factors which are within the control of operators, transport authorities and DfT, or include dealing with more external factors. Internal factors include funding for bus priority measures, which reduce operating costs, and making concessionary fare reimbursement across England consistent, simpler and fairer, with the right funding level from central government.

External factors should create new and better markets for bus services. Demand responsive transport (DRT) ventures are useful for serving dispersed communities, but are almost impossible to run commercially due to the intrinsically small passenger loadings and high costs. It is also notable how many DRT services return quite quickly to a timetabled operation.

Traditional bus services are best suited to serving densely populated areas and concentrated economic attractors. It seems obvious that the government needs to protect and stimulate jobs in urban centres while legislating in a manner that discourages new hospitals, business parks and other developments in the middle of nowhere.

New housing developments as a whole need to be better planned around public transport rather than it being an afterthought. All too often potentially commercial services are withdrawn or require local authority support once the Section 106 funding runs out. Services supported by Section 106 are frequently faced with unsuitable and unfriendly infrastructure and routeing options and a developer which is unwilling to assist with promotion, while funding begins after the first tranche of residents has been forced to become car dependent.

It is encouraging that after a couple of years of toying with the idea of franchising, the government now wishes to see an ‘independent and commercially viable bus industry’. However, it needs to ensure that any strategy covers external as well as internal factors.

This article and future ones by Matthew can be read on the Route One website at this link. (https://www.route-one.net/opinion/bus-strategy-must-look-beyond-the-industry/)

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15/09/2020/by Matthew Moll

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TAS Promotes John Porter

TAS Promotes Up & Coming Business Development Specialist

The TAS Partnership is pleased to announce that Consultant and Business Development Officer John Porter has been promoted to Senior Consultant, after only one year with the company.

John joined TAS in September 2018, having impressed at interview with his enthusiasm and ability to engage with people. Since then he has quickly taken to his role in business development, and is always “willing to push doors to find new ways for TAS to help and work for our industry” – whether through meeting current and potential clients, attending industry conferences or finding new project opportunities for TAS.

Previously engaged in contract work specialising in accountancy projects at BAE Systems, John graduated with a degree in Information Systems which honed pragmatic and targeted problem-solving and solution-focused data analysis skills. Meanwhile, his charisma and patience lend themselves to building excellent rapport with clients and stakeholders.

John has already been involved in a number of key projects including:

undertaking safety audits of Special Educational Needs transport;

taking forward passenger surveys for a municipal bus company; and

A market assessment for a multi-national company looking to increase its public transport operations.

Commenting on his time at TAS so far, John said: “The TAS team is fantastic and everyone is willing to pitch in to make things work. The genuine passion that my colleagues have in providing the best service we can is particularly motivating. As an SME we are an underdog in a field of larger consultancies; one of the challenges I enjoy most is making sure we stand out in that field as much as possible.”

Steve Warburton, TAS Head of Operations, who helped to recruit John, praised him for his “energy, enthusiastic engagement and constant ability to ask ‘why’ and learn”.

Explaining the reason for the promotion, Steve said: ”He has absorbed so many new projects, processes and tasks and often takes on responsibility for various areas without being asked and beyond our expectations.”

TAS Managing Director, Sarah Huntley added: “In his first year, John has demonstrated a real commitment to the company and the aim is that he continues to develop his industry knowledge, skills and contacts, and moves towards a senior business development role.”

Looking to the future John concluded: “I have had a few years with a lot of changes and I now want to settle down at TAS and build a career here. When I hear stories about TAS’s past, I feel we are now coming to a crossroads where there will be an opportunity to really push on as a company and do some great things.”

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[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ur cherished friend & former colleague Chris Martin has died peacefully, with his wife Jacqui by his side, on Sunday 19 May 2019.

Chris was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma in November 2017 and as many know from his Twitter feed, Chris refused to give into this vicious disease, and fought with unending and staggering humour, vitality, resilience and heart-on-sleeve honesty well beyond the time the doctors told him he had left. In November 2017 he was given 12 months to live, 16 months later and he was still in the office, still fighting, still making us laugh and still contributing to our wonderful industry.

Chris joined the TAS Partnership in July 2008 after an extensive career and many adventures in UK bus and rail management, starting with the Oxford Bus Company and continuing with appointments at Go-Ahead Group, Go North East, Thames Trains and Arriva North East. His most recent role at TAS was as our Business Development Manager, taking forward various aspects of commercial progress and developing or fostering client relationships.

Chris’ passion for public transport and dedication to TAS was truly humbling and infectious and colleagues at TAS are extremely proud to have worked with, learnt from and been inspired by Chris.

Our thoughts and love go out to Chris’ wife Jacqui Martin and his children Josie, Tom and Erin.

On Thursday 30 May, 2.30pm we will be celebrating Chris’s life at West Lancashire Crematorium, L40 7SP on Thursday 30 May at 2.30pm.

Afterwards there will be a gathering at The Walton Fox, PR5 6BZ from 4pm onwards, with buffet-style food being served after 4.30pm. For anyone needing accommodation, there is a Premier Inn right next to the Walton Fox.

One of our industry friends is kindly lending us a bus for the day, in order to provide transport, please contact TAS Managing Director Sarah Huntley if you would like the details about this or any other aspect of the day. You can email her at sarah.huntley@taspartnership.com or call 01772 204988.

Awareness & Donations

Throughout his experience of cancer, Chris campaigned and worked to raise awareness and provide support for others. Chris didn’t want people to spend money on flowers so there will be a collection on the day, to go to Vine House Cancer Help, Preston or if you are not attending but would like to contribute, please contact Sarah as above.

Chris will be sorely missed but so very fondly remembered.

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$(“.bus-service-select”).fadeToggle(500, “linear”);<!– –> $(“.ReturnToServiceSelect”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.step-2”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> $(“.step-1”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> });<!– –><!– –> // RAIL <!– –><!– –> $(“#rail-operator-service”).click(function() {<!– –> $(“.service”).show();<!– –> //Rail Service On Click<!– –> $(“.sector-service-select”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.rail-service-select”).fadeToggle(500, “linear”);<!– –> $(“.ReturnToServiceSelect”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.step-2”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> $(“.step-1”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> });<!– –><!– –> // PRIVATE SECTOR <!– –><!– –> $(“#private-operator-service”).click(function() {<!– –> //Rail Service On Click<!– –> $(“.service”).show();<!– –> $(“.sector-service-select”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.private-sector-service-select”).fadeToggle(500, “linear”);<!– –> $(“.ReturnToServiceSelect”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.step-2”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> $(“.step-1”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> });<!– –><!– –> // Community Transport SECTOR <!– –><!– –> $(“#community-operator-service”).click(function() {<!– –> //Rail Service On Click<!– –> $(“.service”).show();<!– –> $(“.sector-service-select”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.community-transport-service-select”).fadeToggle(500, “linear”);<!– –> $(“.ReturnToServiceSelect”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.step-2”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> $(“.step-1”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> });<!– –> // LOCAL AUTHORITY <!– –><!– –> $(“#local-authority-service”).click(function() {<!– –> //Rail Service On Click<!– –> $(“.sector-service-select”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.local-authority-service-select”).fadeToggle(500, “linear”);<!– –> $(“.ReturnToServiceSelect”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.step-2”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> $(“.step-1”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> });<!– –> // GOVERTNMENT DEPARTMENT SECTOR <!– –><!– –> $(“#government-department-service”).click(function() {<!– –> //Rail Service On Click<!– –> $(“.sector-service-select”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.government-department-service-select”).fadeToggle(500, “linear”);<!– –> $(“.ReturnToServiceSelect”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.step-2”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> $(“.step-1”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> });<!– –> // PLANNING DEPARTMENT SECTOR <!– –><!– –> $(“#planning-development-service”).click(function() {<!– –> //Rail Service On Click<!– –> $(“.sector-service-select”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.planning-development-service-select”).fadeToggle(500, “linear”);<!– –> $(“.ReturnToServiceSelect”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.step-2”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> $(“.step-1”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> });<!– –> // OTHER SECTOR <!– –><!– –> $(“#Other-Service”).click(function() {<!– –> //Rail Service On Click<!– –> $(“.sector-service-select”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.other-service-select”).fadeToggle(500, “linear”);<!– –> $(“.ReturnToServiceSelect”).toggle();<!– –> $(“.step-2”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> $(“.step-1”).toggleClass(“active”)<!– –> });<!– –><!– –><!– –> // ACCESSIBILITY NAVIGATION ////////////////////////<!– –><!– –><!– –> $(“#increase_font”).click(function () {<!– –> $(“.desktop-body”).toggleClass(“font-increase”);<!– –> });<!– –><!– –> $(“#High_Contrast”).click(function () {<!– –> $(“.desktop-body”).toggleClass(“High_Contrast”);<!– –> $(“#High_Contrast”).toggleClass(“active”);<!– –> });<!– –><!– –> // SERVICE SEARCH FILTER ////////////////////////<!– –><!– –><!– –> $(“#myInput”).keyup(function () {<!– –> if ($(this).val()) {<!– –> $(“#myUL”).show();<!– –> $(“.service-find-help.service-find-help”).show();<!– –> $(“#service-grid-main”).hide();<!– –> }<!– –> else {<!– –> $(“#myUL”).hide();<!– –> $(“.service-find-help”).hide();<!– –> $(“#service-grid-main”).show();<!– –> }<!– –> });<!– –> <!– –> <!– –> // PROFILE TABS ////////////////////////<!– –><!– –>(function($) {<!– –> $('.tab ul.tabs').addClass('active').find('> li:eq(0)').addClass('current');<!– –><!– –> $('.tab ul.tabs li a').click(function(g) {<!– –> var tab = $(this).closest('.tab'),<!– –> index = $(this).closest('li').index();<!– –><!– –> tab.find('ul.tabs > li').removeClass('current');<!– –> $(this).closest('li').addClass('current');<!– –><!– –> tab.find('.tab_content').find('div.tabs_item').not('div.tabs_item:eq(' + index + ')').slideUp();<!– –> tab.find('.tab_content').find('div.tabs_item:eq(' + index + ')').slideDown();<!– –><!– –> g.preventDefault();<!– –> });<!– –> })(jQuery);<!– –><!– –><!– –><!– –> // MEGA MENU<!– –><!– –><!– –><!– –><!– –> // SERVICE SELECTION GRID<!– –><!– –> // SERVICE SELECTION GRID<!– –><!– –><!– –><!– –> });<!– –><!– –><!– –></script><!– –>© Copyright The TAS Partnership Limited 2016 The TAS Partnership Limited, Guildhall House, 59-61 Guildhall Street, Preston, Lancashire PR1 3NU | Tel: 01772 204988 A limited company registered in England and Wales Number 2929880, at the above address. 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