The Bus Centre of Excellence

Fostering and Communicating Excellence

Learning & Development

Funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and run by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)

A place of resources, guidance and support for all those working within and around the bus sector. Whether following the franchising or the enhanced partnership model for improving local bus services, all places in the country need the right skills and capability to deliver attractive bus services as part of a net zero transport system. The Bus Centre of Excellence will help you grow your skills and understanding in order to deliver better bus services for your area.

Our catalogue of training and bus sector events, webinars and forums signposted on this website will provide you with opportunities to meet and learn from others in your network who are committed to bus service excellence.

The Bus Centre of Excellence is designed for you and includes:  

  • A library of policies and guidance to help grow understanding and knowledge

  • An online bus forum to share knowledge and build networks across the sector

  • Case studies of best practice

  • Training

  • In-person and online Events to help build skills, knowledge and awareness

  • Articles from leaders and professionals within the sector to the passengers