Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2268 Articles

Will 2025 continue the industry’s predictable unpredictability?

2024 held a significant number of surprises for coach and bus as…

EVM continues to build small vehicle parc with partner expansion

While some vehicle supply challenges persist in parts of the large coach…

Alexander Dennis promises class-leading figures for Enviro200EV

Alexander Dennis continues to promise much for its next-generation Enviro200EV battery-electric single-deck…

Time for ministers to bite the bullet on zero-emission coach grants

Impetus for grants towards the purchase of zero-emission coach models is highlighted…

First Bus return to London: Consequence of change, or indicator?

Few would have predicted the return of FirstGroup to the Transport for…

Wales Bus Bill coming in March 2025; franchising to start in 2027

The delayed Bus Bill in Wales is due to be introduced to…

Bus Infrastructure Fund in Scotland to handle spend on priority

The Bus Partnership Fund in Scotland – which is currently subject to…

Policy gaps on zero-emission for coach and bus need action: Zemo

Major gaps in policy around the transition to zero-emission for coach and…

What does new Transport Secretary hold for coach and bus?

A surprise to many was the pace with which Louise Haigh came,…

Congestion and bus speeds remedy urgent: Stagecoach East MD

How to tackle congestion and falling bus speeds will be among awkward…