About Us
The National Bus Strategy
The National Bus Strategy created the Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE), funded by the Department for Transport, enabling the delivery of a long-term programme of activities and support to the bus sector. In partnership with the DfT, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) delivers BCOE, working closely with sector stakeholders to deliver an asset that is run by the industry for the industry.
Bus Centre of Excellence is a place for all those working within, and around, the bus sector to access resources, develop skills, grow knowledge, and build understanding to support the delivery of excellent bus services across the country. Through our bespoke training, knowledge resources and case studies, we will help support and develop a Bus Sector that is accessible, inclusive and sustainable.
Bus Centre of Excellence Annual Report 2024/5
It is with great pride that we present the Bus Centre of Excellence’s (BCoE) first annual report, reflecting on a transformative year for our organisation and the wider bus sector. This report captures the achievements and highlights that have defined our past year (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025). It also outlines our ambitions for the year ahead - more in-person events, a new website and booking platform, and expanded training opportunities - all designed to strengthen our support for the bus sector at a time of change and opportunity. Download the full report here
The Bus Centre of Excellence will:
Deliver of an on-going programme of events and activities;
Provide training managed and delivered by experts from across the bus sector;
Be tailored to the differing needs of Local Transport Authority officers and elected members;
Be based on evidence to ensure we understand the gaps in the sector and provide support where required;
Support a peer network of senior leaders working to share experience and solutions across the private and public sectors.
Meet the Team
The heart of BCoE is our team. Please get in touch for any questions you have, ideas for new events or to become a member!
Head of BCoE
Digital Engagement
Officer
Bus Policy and
Engagement Officer
Our Partners
CIHT
CIHT is a respected, chartered professional body that provides transportation professionals with recognition, support and business insights through access to information, intelligence, training and qualifications that they need to accelerate their careers and influence the future of the sector.
The Bus Centre of Excellence is co-sponsored by the Department for Transport (DfT) and is implemented in collaboration with the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), which serves as the host institution.
Department for Transport
DfT works with agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move. DfT is a ministerial department, supported by 24 agencies and public bodies..