Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2268 Articles

Whitelaws’ exit from coach operation is an industry note of caution

That well-respected operator Whitelaws has chosen to end its coaching operations and…

McGill’s owners declare ‘war’ on Strathclyde bus franchising plans

McGill’s Bus Group owners James and Sandy Easdale have escalated their opposition…

10 Arrival battery-electric development buses among auction lots

10 Arrival battery-electric buses in various states of completion formed part of…

Honours List grasps industry’s societal position, but what of others?

Members of the industry are again included on an Honours List, this…

Contract revenue key for Selwyns Travel in Tourismo Access deal

The importance of contracted revenue to the coach industry has been underlined…

Contract income: Still the foundation that coaching is built upon?

Amid talk of the coaching busy season, big numbers passing through Dover…

Former Stagecoach business Coach USA declares bankruptcy

United States and Canada operator Coach USA, owned by Stagecoach until 2019,…

Totalkare: From vehicle lifts to pits, and everything in-between

Six years ago, Totalkare was solely a supplier of column lifts to…

Hollinshead Coaches sees market shift with Yutong GT12 arrival

The market for new coaches has changed significantly since 2020, with strong…

Temsa Sales UK expects further growth as 150th coach delivered

The Temsa Sales UK dealership expects further growth after recently delivering its…