Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2291 Articles

UKCOA calls for targeted 15ppl coach fuel duty rebate

The UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) has called on the government to…

Totalkare: Diversification and expansion at its heart

Totalkare has grown in recent years from being a supplier of vehicle…

BSOG reform in England: Why is it progressing so slowly?

In March 2021, the Department for Transport committed via the National Bus…

Worshipful Company of Carmen: The industry’s best-kept secret

Numerous professional bodies capture the coach and bus industry in melding members…

Scania continues diesel work ahead of zero-emission shift

Scania continues cautious steps towards a zero-emission future, but its plans, including…

Scania Fencer f1: Readying for zero-emission in 2023

The Scania Fencer f1 made its debut in 2021. That vehicle, built…

Deprivation was added to BSIP scoring, minister reveals

Deprivation was among factors added to the scoring process for Bus Service…

Targeted bus support needed beyond BRG, says Rotala chief

Further financial support packages for some commercial bus services in England outside…

Cross-channel coach difficulties worsening, operator says

Cross-channel coach operations involving the route between Dover and Calais are seeing…

Zero Emission Coach Taskforce publishes first report

Lack of certainty around which technology will best suit zero-emission coach operation…