Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2192 Articles

LTAs in England to get £640m bus service funding in FY2025/26

Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England outside London will get £640 million…

England bus fare cap will move to £3 in 2025, Starmer reveals

The bus fare cap in England outside London will rise to £3…

Stephensons and NIBS parent sold to employee ownership trust

Stephensons of Essex and NIBS Buses parent Eastern Transport Holdings has been…

Parrys’ Van Hool T pair to be finished as Tourliners also ordered

A pair of part-built Van Hool T17 Astron coaches for Parrys International…

South Yorkshire details bus franchising plans as consultation is live

Details of how bus franchising in South Yorkshire would be structured have…

£2 bus fare cap exit strategy: Nuance, not treasury sledgehammer

On 30 October, the bus industry in England will scrutinise Chancellor Rachel…

Metroline readies itself for debut in Greater Manchester bus market

Metroline is the only new entrant to the Greater Manchester bus market…

PLS on the up as passenger lift manufacturer focuses on the future

Passenger lift manufacturer PLS is seeing a positive future under new ownership,…

Phil Hodgson retires from Pelican after 64-year career in transport

Pelican Bus and Coach South of England Sales Manager Phil Hodgson retired…

Trade show season is here – and Euro Bus Expo anticipation high

Soon the coach and bus industry will make what is now a…