Known for undergoing considerable development in recent years, those operating in the innovation-led bus sector are regularly faced with a unique set of challenges. From emerging technologies advancing faster than regulatory frameworks, to complex projects and construction management issues, there are countless obstacles that must be overcome in order to succeed.
Capable of providing comprehensive legal services across all areas of the bus transportation sector, our dedicated team of lawyers are perfectly positioned to provide informed and trustworthy advice to a range of clients. From transactional to transformational, our experience has cleared the way for some of the leading companies in the industry to achieve their goals, including Arriva, Transdev and city councils up and down the UK.
Supported by the wider firm, including our renowned team of technology specialists, clients of our public transport law firm benefit from the combined knowledge and expertise of everyone at Womble Bond Dickinson. This not only helps us ensure that clients receive invaluable guidance regarding the latest technological developments which are shaping the industry, such as smart ticketing and green initiatives, but also gives us the unique insight needed to anticipate industry changes and quickly devise and establish sustainable, robust solutions.
Bus & public transport law services
Backed by our team’s extensive experience, we offer legal services to cover every aspect of our client’s needs. From the fulfilment of commercial and risk-management objectives for complicated and ground-breaking projects, to the day-to-day delivery of regulatory guidance, our lawyers can assist with all of your legal responsibilities.
Advising on corporate, statutory and regulatory law
Drafting operational, maintenance and other commercial contracts
Assisting with enhanced partnerships and bus franchising
Commercial and injury claims litigation
Real estate and development advice
Procurement guidance
Projects and construction management
Health and safety and environment regulations
Assistance with the deployment of zero-emission buses and related charging infrastructure.
With over 20 years of experience advising clients across the industry, including private sector bus operators, procuring authorities, infrastructure providers and the wider supply chain in the bus industry, our public transport lawyers have the knowledge required to assist you. Whether you’re a small-scale bus operator in the UK, or have taken your business international with services in the UK and US, we’re available to share our insights not only on the law, but on how it affects your future business plans.
If you’re looking to develop a strong relationship with a bus law firm, the team at Womble Bond Dickinson are ready to help you obtain your goals. To learn more about our bus lawyers and the services they offer, fill in our simple contact form online and a member of the team will be in touch.
Its successful bid to provide surface transport, car park and forecourt management services at Heathrow Airport
The Harrogate Electric Bus project
Numerous due diligence activities (including key issues such as real estate, data protection, intellectual property, environmental, employment and pensions) and subsequent corporate acquisitions to support the growth of its UK bus business including the acquisition of Yellow Bus, Blazefield Group, Trident Heritage and Rosso
Various property matters and numerous lettings for Transdev Blazefield which most recently included the Idle depot in Bradford formerly operated by Yorkshire Tiger
The auction process and sale of London Sovereign to RATP
The UK aspects of the merger between Transdev and Veolia Transport and the demerger of RATP from Transdev.
Acted for Tower Transit on the sale of Impact Group to HCT Group.
Acted for Arriva on:
Its successful challenge to the award by London Luton Airport of an exclusive coach concession to National Express
The sale of a bus depot for redevelopment opportunities and on the sale and leaseback of various other bus depots
The management of a portfolio of over 100 properties within its UK bus business
The lease of its head office and main regional bus depot
Supported various bus operators in bidding for franchised operations and analogous tendering processes and so have first-hand experience advising on matters relating to timetable specification, operational performance, the simplification of fares and ticketing, improving access to transport networks, the wider passenger experience and the green transport revolution
Supported Nottingham City Transport on an in-depth review of the provision of local bus services which was carried out alongside the Competition and Markets Authority and included being involved in a number of market enquiries into the bus industry and local bus operations
Acted for York City Council on its Quality Partnership Schemes with First Group
Acted for Leeds City Council on a joint venture agreement with the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive relating to the joint promotion of the New Generation Transport electric trolleybus project
Supported various bus operators on multi-operator ticketing schemes (and the CMA Guidance as to how such schemes should be operated) and the introduction of contactless payment cards to be used on numerous public transport networks
Acted for various bus operators on numerous regulatory investigations by the HSE, Environment Agency and DVSA in relation to matters such as serious injuries sustained by employees, traffic management within and on the approach to bus depots, the management of risks of violence to drivers, the failure to act on previous assaults and driver (fitness to work) procedures following fatal accidents and the alleged loss of containment
Supported various bus operators at Traffic Commissioner public inquiries and hearings and on all manner of Public Service Vehicle licence applications
Acted for various bus operators in respect of numerous motor claims, employers liability claims, public liability claims and Equality Act and disability discrimination claims brought by passengers.
Overview
Overview
Known for undergoing considerable development in recent years, those operating in the innovation-led bus sector are regularly faced with a unique set of challenges. From emerging technologies advancing faster than regulatory frameworks, to complex projects and construction management issues, there are countless obstacles that must be overcome in order to succeed.
Capable of providing comprehensive legal services across all areas of the bus transportation sector, our dedicated team of lawyers are perfectly positioned to provide informed and trustworthy advice to a range of clients. From transactional to transformational, our experience has cleared the way for some of the leading companies in the industry to achieve their goals, including Arriva, Transdev and city councils up and down the UK.
Supported by the wider firm, including our renowned team of technology specialists, clients of our public transport law firm benefit from the combined knowledge and expertise of everyone at Womble Bond Dickinson. This not only helps us ensure that clients receive invaluable guidance regarding the latest technological developments which are shaping the industry, such as smart ticketing and green initiatives, but also gives us the unique insight needed to anticipate industry changes and quickly devise and establish sustainable, robust solutions.
Bus & public transport law services
Backed by our team’s extensive experience, we offer legal services to cover every aspect of our client’s needs. From the fulfilment of commercial and risk-management objectives for complicated and ground-breaking projects, to the day-to-day delivery of regulatory guidance, our lawyers can assist with all of your legal responsibilities.
Advising on corporate, statutory and regulatory law
Drafting operational, maintenance and other commercial contracts
Assisting with enhanced partnerships and bus franchising
Commercial and injury claims litigation
Real estate and development advice
Procurement guidance
Projects and construction management
Health and safety and environment regulations
Assistance with the deployment of zero-emission buses and related charging infrastructure.
With over 20 years of experience advising clients across the industry, including private sector bus operators, procuring authorities, infrastructure providers and the wider supply chain in the bus industry, our public transport lawyers have the knowledge required to assist you. Whether you’re a small-scale bus operator in the UK, or have taken your business international with services in the UK and US, we’re available to share our insights not only on the law, but on how it affects your future business plans.
If you’re looking to develop a strong relationship with a bus law firm, the team at Womble Bond Dickinson are ready to help you obtain your goals. To learn more about our bus lawyers and the services they offer, fill in our simple contact form online and a member of the team will be in touch.
What we do
Corporate and Commercial
Competition
Data Protection
Dispute Resolution
Environmental
Employment
Insurance
Intellectual Property
Pensions
Real Estate
Regulatory.
In need of a bus and public transport lawyer?
At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices.
Examples of our work and how we’ve helped companies of all sizes with a wide range of challenges
Acted for Transdev on:
Its successful bid to provide surface transport, car park and forecourt management services at Heathrow Airport
The Harrogate Electric Bus project
Numerous due diligence activities (including key issues such as real estate, data protection, intellectual property, environmental, employment and pensions) and subsequent corporate acquisitions to support the growth of its UK bus business including the acquisition of Yellow Bus, Blazefield Group, Trident Heritage and Rosso
Various property matters and numerous lettings for Transdev Blazefield which most recently included the Idle depot in Bradford formerly operated by Yorkshire Tiger
The auction process and sale of London Sovereign to RATP
The UK aspects of the merger between Transdev and Veolia Transport and the demerger of RATP from Transdev.
Acted for Tower Transit on the sale of Impact Group to HCT Group.
Acted for Arriva on:
Its successful challenge to the award by London Luton Airport of an exclusive coach concession to National Express
The sale of a bus depot for redevelopment opportunities and on the sale and leaseback of various other bus depots
The management of a portfolio of over 100 properties within its UK bus business
The lease of its head office and main regional bus depot
Supported various bus operators in bidding for franchised operations and analogous tendering processes and so have first-hand experience advising on matters relating to timetable specification, operational performance, the simplification of fares and ticketing, improving access to transport networks, the wider passenger experience and the green transport revolution
Supported Nottingham City Transport on an in-depth review of the provision of local bus services which was carried out alongside the Competition and Markets Authority and included being involved in a number of market enquiries into the bus industry and local bus operations
Acted for York City Council on its Quality Partnership Schemes with First Group
Acted for Leeds City Council on a joint venture agreement with the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive relating to the joint promotion of the New Generation Transport electric trolleybus project
Supported various bus operators on multi-operator ticketing schemes (and the CMA Guidance as to how such schemes should be operated) and the introduction of contactless payment cards to be used on numerous public transport networks
Acted for various bus operators on numerous regulatory investigations by the HSE, Environment Agency and DVSA in relation to matters such as serious injuries sustained by employees, traffic management within and on the approach to bus depots, the management of risks of violence to drivers, the failure to act on previous assaults and driver (fitness to work) procedures following fatal accidents and the alleged loss of containment
Supported various bus operators at Traffic Commissioner public inquiries and hearings and on all manner of Public Service Vehicle licence applications
Acted for various bus operators in respect of numerous motor claims, employers liability claims, public liability claims and Equality Act and disability discrimination claims brought by passengers.
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