Tim Deakin

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

National Coach Week 2025 to focus on sector’s societal importance

National Coach Week 2025 will be held between 12 and 18 May…

Bus Services (Wales) Bill is published by Welsh Government

The Welsh Government laid the Bus Services (Wales) Bill before the Senedd…

Strathclyde bus franchising a ‘financial catastrophe’, Easdales claim

McGill’s Group owners James and Sandy Easdale have once again questioned the…

Coach and bus is front and centre of solving the NEET conundrum

Among reforms to social security is work to push more young people…

Bibury coach parking and access restriction plans draw criticism

Proposals to prohibit coaches from stopping and parking in the Cotswold village…

McGill’s growth plans: UK and beyond on the radar, says Chairman

Future growth of McGill’s Group could see it spread further across the…

Quest to ban school use of Section 19 permit regime reignites

A campaign to prevent schools from operating minibuses under the Section 19…

Is holy grail of longer-term bus funding in England coming at last?

Bus services in England may well gain a three-year funding settlement out…

Clarity on key asks from coach and bus is priority, minister explains

Under-Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood has made clear his willingness…

NP Coaches: Strong investment delivering results for Iver business

The past five years have allowed many coach businesses to take stock,…