Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2206 Articles

Strong used coach values expected to stick ‘well into 2025’

High prices of used coaches will stick well into 2025 and are…

SPT bus franchising approach criticised by former TC for Scotland

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) caused a stir in March when it…

SMEs’ involvement in bus franchising requires attention quickly

Award of bus franchising contracts in Greater Manchester is complete, and as…

Ascendal Group: Whippet overhaul and franchising focus are core

Ascendal Group has made clear its advocacy of bus franchising. That remains…

Nottingham City Transport electric bus shift: Time the critical factor

A need for comprehensive planning by coach and bus fleets embarking on…

AOS Grand Toro ticks PSVAR midicoach box for Coastal Coaches

Evolution of the midicoach market over the past decade has led to…

Back-to-office mandates: A building opportunity for coach and bus?

Grand talk of bus franchising and promise of wholesale reform risks overshadowing…

‘Business as usual’ future for bus in Strathclyde set to be ruled out

A ruling out of ā€˜business as usualā€™ as a mechanism for future…

Buses Bill contents trailed as legislation laid to expand franchising

The first step on a road to reform of bus services in…

Roadworks impact and organisation approach needs overhaul

The curse of roadworks is known to anyone who uses the highway…