Paul Halford

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Welsh budget outlines 6.2% uplift in bus revenue provision for FY25/26

Bus services in Wales will receive a 6.2% increase in revenue support…

Rail replacement standard could be a plus for coach

Adoption of a standard for rail replacement services would lead to benefits…

Stagecoach North East recognises retiree after 50 years of service

Stagecoach North East has marked the career of Joe Carr, who has…

Welsh Labour’s £2 bus fare pledge backed by Bus Users UK

Welsh Labour's manifesto pledge to cap single bus fares at £2 and…

Over-60s free bus travel debate renews concessions concerns

As MPs discuss a petition around expanding ENCTS in England, the bus…

New CPT Partnerships Director role aimed at shaping local bus policy

routeone speaks to new CPT Partnerships Director Aaron Hill about how he…

Tourism trends 2026: emerging opportunities for coach operators

From far-flung European tours to premium experiences and niche itineraries, we explore…

Over 2 million trips made under Wales youth bus cap scheme

The Welsh Government has announced that more than two million bus journeys…

Coach and bus passenger awareness of rights is low, says review

Awareness among passengers of their rights is low, a review into the…

Ferdia sees rapids expansion after first year in the UK

Coach-sector technology provider Ferdia has reported triple-digit growth following its first full…