Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
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Bus operator political engagement ‘is key in non-franchising areas’

Bus operators in areas where franchising plans are not currently on the…

Enhanced Partnership still favoured for East Midlands, says Mayor

Enhanced Partnership remains the favoured approach for bus service delivery in the…

Wales bus franchising affordability and deliverability are questioned

The affordability and deliverability of bus franchising in Wales has been questioned…

Biofuels: Critical to coach and bus decarbonisation despite troubles

Electrification dominates decarbonisation talk in coach and bus. That is realistic in…

Clandestine entrants penalties: Be aware of risks – and mitigation

Coach operators travelling internationally must not underestimate the importance of taking all…

Mental health: Key consideration for drivers, but don’t forget others

Comments about vocational drivers’ mental health from multiple individuals with a close…

ZEBRA 2 additional funding: Operator information developing

Further details have come of operator beneficiaries of the Ā£38 million in…

Metcalfe Coaches’ story of personal and industry resilience

Those at the 2025 UK Coach Rally during April will have noticed…

Collecting debts from poor payers: The options open to operators

Customers failing to pay an invoice on time will have been experienced…

Bus priority measures: A vital part of the industry’s future health

The question of longer-term bus funding certainty in England remains unanswered. Local…