Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2495 Articles

PSVAR next steps coming ‘soon’, minister tells coach industry

Details of next steps for PSVAR as part of a review of…

Employee ownership trust: a growing trend within coach and bus

Moving a coach or bus operation fully or partly into an employee…

Yutong GT14 makes UK debut as operator interest in model builds

The first Yutong GT14 tri-axle diesel coaches have arrived at dealer Pelican…

Higer V-Series debuts as Harris Bus and Coach builds plans for UK

Initial Higer V-Series coaches have been unveiled by dealership Harris Bus and…

‘Kill switch’ hysteria for electric bus fleets: as ridiculous as it sounds

Dramatic talk of clandestine ‘kill switch’ fitment to battery-electric coach and bus…

School transport trouble: correct funding for LAs is the only answer

Home-to-school transport is a core income source for many operators, particularly SMEs.…

Home-to-school transport in England: is it in a financial crisis?

Many local authorities (LAs) in England consistently overspend on home-to-school transport, with…

Coach products are a growing focus area for a busy Wrightbus

Entry to the coach segment by Wrightbus is positioned as a natural…

CitySprint will bring new dimension to Treka minibus range in 2026

Since passing into Dumarey Group ownership, Woodall Nicholson businesses Mellor and Treka…

Home-to-education transport, done the Callywith College way

The landscape for home-to-college transport is often-changing, with provision procured directly by…