Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2051 Articles

Kids go free fortnight on local Irish buses

In a national promotion, all children and young people up to 19…

Nottingham decides against a CAZ as targets will be met

Nottingham City Council is no longer considering implementing a Clean Air Zone…

New look for Lothian drivers

Lothian has redesigned its uniform for its 1,900 drivers, the first revision…

Coach operators warned over wheelchairs

Coach operators will face tough action if they don’t comply with the…

TCs are consulting on planned changes to industry guidance

The Senior Traffic Commissioner (STC) has opened a consultation on proposed changes…

MPs start inquiry into ‘health of the bus market’

The Transport Committee is starting a “wide-ranging” inquiry into the bus market…

Horseman strikes £3m Plaxton deal for new Panthers

Routeone award winner, Reading-based Horseman Coaches has placed £3m order for 10…

Blueworks issues financial standing ultimatum

In a final attempt to save its rural bus routes, Cumbrian operator…

Optare’s export success marked by International Trade Minister visit

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for International Trade), Graham Stuart visited Yorkshire…

Franchising: A bright new dawn or a terrible nightmare?

Leading transport solicitor James Backhouse, of Backhouse Jones, sets out the process to…