Bus Services Bill driver training powers: No silo approach needed
The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill – currently making progress – includes powers to mandate training of bus drivers in…
Coach accessibility worries back to the fore with PSVAR survey
The long-held undercurrent of concern around what the review of PSVAR could mean for accessibility in some parts of the…
Minibus decarbonisation policy direction needed: Mellor chief
Policy work is needed to tackle uncertainty around the decarbonisation pathway for minibus fleets, a prominent figure in that field…
Mellor Strata Ultra: Second-generation minibus put through paces
Mellor has seen success with its coachbuilt low-entry Strata minibus since launch in 2016, and the product is now moving…
The year so far: A 2025 coach industry update from UKCOA
It does not seem that long ago that we entered 2025, yet we are already past winter and the year…
Bus shelter design needs ‘rethink’, says report after survey
Transport Focus has published results of its survey of 3,276 bus users, which it says highlights the opportunity for improving…
Transport Made Simple grows EVM Cityline fleet with further 15
Transport Made Simple – formerly Vectare – has continued its favour of the EVM Cityline low-entry minibus for a variety…
Campaigners critical as Lords reject plan to ban ‘floating bus stops’
Campaigners have reacted angrily after the House of Lords narrowly failed to pass an amendment to the forthcoming Bus Services…
Minister rules out minibus exemption for category B licence-holders
Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, speaking during a Parliamentary debate, ruled out allowing holders of category B licences to drive…
Astons Coaches takes delivery of another Scania Touring
Astons Coaches of Worcester has taken delivery of its third Scania Touring coach in a year. The 13.7m-long K410NI is…
