Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2268 Articles

Parrys’ Van Hool T pair to be finished as Tourliners also ordered

A pair of part-built Van Hool T17 Astron coaches for Parrys International…

South Yorkshire details bus franchising plans as consultation is live

Details of how bus franchising in South Yorkshire would be structured have…

£2 bus fare cap exit strategy: Nuance, not treasury sledgehammer

On 30 October, the bus industry in England will scrutinise Chancellor Rachel…

Metroline readies itself for debut in Greater Manchester bus market

Metroline is the only new entrant to the Greater Manchester bus market…

PLS on the up as passenger lift manufacturer focuses on the future

Passenger lift manufacturer PLS is seeing a positive future under new ownership,…

Phil Hodgson retires from Pelican after 64-year career in transport

Pelican Bus and Coach South of England Sales Manager Phil Hodgson retired…

Trade show season is here – and Euro Bus Expo anticipation high

Soon the coach and bus industry will make what is now a…

Multi-billion-pound economic impact of coach services explored in report

Coach passengers spend £8.3 billion per year in local economies and the…

Any Transport Manager CPC review work must be realistic in aim

Discretely placed in the Traffic Commissioners’ (TCs) Annual Report for 2023-24 is…

Transport Manager CPC review called for by Traffic Commissioners

The Transport Manager (TM) CPC qualification should be subject to review in…