Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2487 Articles

Higer diesel coach and electric bus range for UK relaunch in 2026

Higer diesel coaches and battery-electric buses will be relaunched into the UK…

‘Be ready for DVSA maintenance investigation visit if trigger occurs’

Operators that suffer an unfavourable roadside vehicle inspection by DVSA examiners or…

First Bus London picking up where group left off in the capital

First Bus parent FirstGroup has executed multiple purchases over the past two…

Bus rapid transit in Liverpool City Region a key part of reform work

Bus-based rapid transit will play a part in the integration of public…

Late payers: a bane for coach and bus where cash flow is king

The broadly asset-heavy nature of coach and bus means that ‘good’ debt…

Are DVSA and Traffic Commissioner relations on the mend?

That DVSA is said to be taking more interest in vehicles’ AdBlue…

Change advocacy and delivery anchors TCs’ 2024/25 annual report

Alteration to sponsorship arrangements provided to the Traffic Commissioners (TCs) by the…

ScotZEB2 reopened with up to £40 million for Rock Road-led bid

Up to £40 million has been allocated to a reopening of the…

Copelands hosts first hybrid RHA Coaches members’ meeting

RHA Coaches held its first hybrid in-person and online members' meeting on…

Taking stock: Has the new coach market changed for good?

When in need of a relatively standard-specification new coach at short notice…