Franchising is not just about contracts — it’s about data.

Authorities across England that are introducing bus franchising are placing growing emphasis on data — from timetable and AVL feeds to ticketing, reporting and contract-performance systems. Publicly available franchising material shows a clear focus on operator data requirements, KPI monitoring, payment adjustment, network oversight and customer experience.

Join us for a timely discussion on why data matters in a franchised environment, what authorities need to manage networks effectively, and how stronger data can support better information for passengers, improved reliability and clearer accountability.

Call for speakers : please contact tim.rivett@rtig.org.uk if you would like to speak.