Tim Deakin

Tim is Editor of routeone and has worked in both the coach and bus and haulage industries.
2304 Articles

Coach and bus should remain far away from ZEV mandate scope

The worries of many SME operators around decarbonisation are no secret, but…

Bristol Airport eCitaro pair indicate model’s growing buyer interest

Bristol Airport is among the first UK operators to place the Mercedes-Benz…

Coachtraders boosting presence in buoyant mini and midi market

Debuting in 2024 was the UNVI L24 midicoach on a front-engined DAF…

Coach and bus decarbonisation needs holistic view, panel says

Infrastructure and other work to support zero-emission in the coach, bus and…

More apprenticeship reform required for coach and bus benefit

Change to how the apprenticeship structure in England works has been welcomed…

Bourton coach saga sees progress on set down/pick up facilities

A proposed temporary solution for coaches to set down and pick up…

Focus on young people as staff must not forget them as customers

The coach and bus industry spends a lot of time thinking about…

D&E Coaches chief reflects on time at operator ahead of retirement

D&E Coaches Director and co-founder Donald Mathieson (pictured) has reflected on almost…

BODS exemption call for closed-door H2S must come good

The absurdity of many closed-door home-to-school services in England being required to…

‘Tell me what coach needs’, industry hears from minister Lightwood

Under-Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood is “absolutely determined” to work…