Tim Deakin

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

Catch the Bus Month has comes of age via political buy-in efforts

Catch the Bus Month has returned for 2025. Long associated with oversized…

Irish operator Dublin Coach is purchased by Callinan Coaches

Irish operator Dublin Coach has been purchased by Co Galway-based Callinan Coaches.…

Regional Transport uses What3Words to assist T1 tour passengers

Shropshire operator Regional Transport has listed all bus stops on its T1…

What can be learned from Ireland in developing coach services?

Including coach services prominently within the Integrated National Transport Strategy (INTS) for…

Good early response for first Irizar coach in Eavesway Travel fleet

Eavesway Travel has reported good early performance from the first Irizar coach…

West Yorkshire bus franchising procurement work commences

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has commenced the first steps towards…

‘Pragmatic’ DfT light on PSVAR – but delays still highly frustrating

The Department for Transport (DfT) continues to see the future of PSVAR…

CPT bus reform handbook for LTAs in England is set for autumn

The first details of a handbook for local transport authorities (LTAs) in…

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…