Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2487 Articles

West Yorkshire bus operators claim public support for EP Plus

The financial risk of bus operation in West Yorkshire should stay with…

PSVAR review work falling behind already does not bode well

It will be scant surprise to some that a government response to…

Government response to PSVAR review call for evidence delayed

A government response to the call for evidence (CfE) issued in 2023…

Bus franchising in Wales is zero-emission catalyst, minister claims

Planned rollout of bus franchising in Wales will be the catalyst for…

Coach and bus industry in 2024: How much better will it be?

The curtain will soon fall on the industry's 2023. A year that…

Bus funding in Scotland and Wales broadly protected for 2024-25

Government bus service funding for FY2024-25 in Scotland and Wales has broadly…

Network Support Grant fair work changes in 2024 highlighted

Bus operators in Scotland that receive Network Support Grant have been advised…

Coaching confidence for 2024 influences orders for Eavesway

Hopes are high of a strong 2024 for the coach industry, with…

EU coach tourism drivers’ hours changes set for first half of 2024

Changes to EU driving and rest time rules for coach drivers engaged…

Bus patronage: Coming back, but some major variations in play

News that bus patronage in Great Britain rose strongly in the year…