Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
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AOS Isuzu Grand Toro midicoach gains interior and exterior refresh

A refresh of the AOS Isuzu Grand Toro front-engined midicoach has been…

Autumn budget brings good and bad points for coach and bus

The first Labour budget in 14 years could perhaps be described as…

Coach operator sales to bus groups: More surprises still to come?

Coach operator sales to bus groups have become a well-established part of…

LTAs in England to get £640m bus service funding in FY2025/26

Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England outside London will get £640 million…

England bus fare cap will move to £3 in 2025, Starmer reveals

The bus fare cap in England outside London will rise to £3…

Stephensons and NIBS parent sold to employee ownership trust

Stephensons of Essex and NIBS Buses parent Eastern Transport Holdings has been…

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…