Stuart Render

Journalist, routeone
56 Articles

IRTE Skills Challenge 2023 contenders: Are you ready?

The IRTE Skills Challenge gives operators the opportunity to put forward their…

An overland aid trip to Ukraine – by Irizar coach

For two Plymouth-based drivers, being asked if they would take a coach…

DFDS’ simplified Channel crossing method: Reviewed

A new app from DFDS is aiming to simplify coach operators’ administration…

Electrification and the smaller bus operator

With ZEBRA funding heading the way of larger bus operators, the route…

Bus Open Data Service: The frustrations of compliance

BODS regulations mean closed-door home to school work requires operator compliance. One…

Atkinsons Coaches: Celebrating a century of service

Four generations have steered H. Atkinson and Sons (Ingleby) Ltd through thick…

Cozy Travel – operating to the drum beat of the industry

Established by the father, managed by the sons, and with a grandson…

Pay and rates growth: Are they bringing fresh change?

With driver recruitment a challenge, incentives have been one option on the…

Buckleys Coach Holidays: Family values, firm foundations

From father to son, doing things ‘the right way’ has seen South…

Occasional EU drivers’ records change: Industry responds

The Department for Transport has relaxed its approach to how hours records…