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.

Hear from people who understand the issues from real experience including:

• Data as the Foundation for Better Bus Networks, George Connell, Stagecoach
• From Datamazing to Infotastic; Delivering services for the people of South Yorkshire, Mark Cowling, SYMCA 
• Know Your Network: The Foundation for Successful Bus Franchising, Tom McKenna, Alchera
• The day after go live, Simon Reed
• Building the data infrastructure for franchised networks, Rob West, Elydium
• Building a network of support for transport data professionals – Discussion
• Network Performance - Insights from around the world, Miki Szikszai, Snapper
• What does the passenger experience mean and who owns it? (Including discussion), Flo McFarlane