Tim Deakin

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

Mistral Specialist Vehicles: Targeting the accessible minibus sector

Coach and bus vehicle and finance supplier Mistral Group has a new…

UK extends European zero-emission bus market leadership in 2024

The UK consolidated its position as clear European leader in deployment of…

Running a compliant PSV operation: The ever-growing challenge

The compliance landscape for coach and bus has long been intricate, and…

Wrightbus NewPower StreetDeck repower gains pace and orders

Work to repower Wrightbus StreetDeck diesel double-deckers to battery-electric by the manufacturer’s…