Graham Vidler

51 Articles

Bus investment offers treasury great value for money

A relatively small amount of investment into bus could go a long…

Better buses pledge must be backed by cold, hard cash

Who is the most important politician for our industry this year? I’ll…

Budget will hit coach and bus operators hard, says CPT CEO

Changes concerning employer National Insurance contributions run counter to the government’s aim…

New government can unlock huge opportunities for coach and bus

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) will waste no time building upon…

A collaborative approach is needed for rural bus decarbonisation

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) team headed to Parliament on 28…

Standing up and being counted for the UK’s vital coach industry

It is remarkable that in 2024 coaches aren’t given the recognition that…

Graham Vidler: Bus’s role in reducing transport poverty

Improving public transport can make a real difference to household finances, writes…

Opinion: More recognition for coach operators needed

Government must support the important role played by an overlooked segment of…

The hard work is only just starting for Manchester’s Bee Network

The ambition around buses in Greater Manchester is welcome, but the switch…

The politics of changing travel habits

The battle lines appear to be moving in the modal share fight,…