Free conference on franchising and sector change – 16 September, Leeds

Route forward: The future of the bus and coach sector

Tuesday 16 September 2025 | 09:00–13:00 | Clayton Hotel, Leeds

This half-day, in-person conference is designed to help operators and public transport stakeholders think ahead and respond to the opportunities and challenges posed by re-regulation and evolving service models.

We’ll be exploring:

How to respond to re-regulation and new franchising frameworks
Smarter ways to deliver services and build stronger partnerships
Practical insights from across the sector

The event will be chaired by David Guest and will feature sector leaders, policy experts, and an interactive panel discussion. It’s free to attend (with only travel costs to consider), and we’re aiming to create space for practical takeaways and sector-wide conversation.

Here’s the registration link and a short write-up from Route One below:

Register: https://forms.office.com/e/LFSFAGDTsh

Route One article: https://www.route-one.net/news/future-of-coach-and-bus-to-be-explored-at-september-conference/

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