Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2058 Articles

Van Hool declared bankrupt; VDL to take coach and bus activities?

Van Hool has been declared bankrupt by the Commercial Court of Mechelen…

RHA coach manifesto published as industry celebration begins

RHA has published its manifesto for the coach industry, Coaching Ahead. It…

First PSVAR compliant AOS Grand Toro is delivered by EVM

EVM has delivered the first PSVAR compliant example of its AOS Grand…

Buying new coaches: Has the landscape changed permanently?

The world of coach and bus manufacturing has changed significantly over the…

Van Hool takes a further week in ongoing bid to secure future

Van Hool is to take a further week to pursue a sustainable…

Scott Pearson remains Chair of Coach and Bus Association Cymru

Former Newport Transport Managing Director Scott Pearson will remain in the industry…

Volvo details policy around greater use of third-party bodybuilders

Volvo Buses’ ongoing policy of moving away from the manufacture of complete…

Metroline dominates Greater Manchester franchising third tranche

Metroline will operate four of the five large local service contracts awarded…

Volvo BZR Electric coach and low-entry bus platform debuts

Volvo has launched the BZR Electric platform to fulfil battery-electric requirements for…

Fully autonomous coach and bus hopes: Volvo position is telling

Autonomous vehicles are part of a hypothetical long-term solution to the driver…