Publisher's Synopsis
This is a guide to all aspects of the new system of local bus service registration and tendering.;The current local bus market is assessed in terms of demand, resources and profitability and the realities of the new legislation, tendering and contracts are dealt with from the viewpoint of an experienced practitioner.;In addition to the layman's guides to contract law and tendering practice, strategies are examined using actual case studies. Finally advice is given on the financial aspects of successful local bus operations.;The author is a regular contributor to the transport trade press , edits a magazine for transport co-ordinators and has been involved in all aspects of tendering and local bus operation.