Staff-free autonomous coach and bus service potential questioned
The likelihood of coach or bus service delivery using autonomous vehicles with no staff aboard seems remote after publication of…
Why bus operators need to embrace community bus partnerships
The role of community bus partnerships is arguably as crucial as ever. Due to increased devolution, more of the money…
TfGM hits back at claims around Bee Network subsidy level
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has rebutted claims that the franchised Bee Network is overly expensive and has said that…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: Mobile phones and employment rights
JMW Solicitors - legal experts and specialists in the coach and bus industry - cover usage of mobile phones while driving…
Wider government policy should be seen alongside coach and bus
It has been a big month for policy announcements. I am tempted to use the analogy about buses for government…
Challenge: A constant feature of London open-top tour operation
A bastion of on-street competition in the bus industry is the London open-top sightseeing sector. Its competitive dynamic has grown…
Blue plaque initiative: Why it matters to Women in Bus and Coach
Since its launch in 2023, the Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) blue plaque initiative has been quietly but powerfully…
Bee Network: The now and the future of bus in Greater Manchester
Transition of bus services in Greater Manchester to the franchised Bee Network completed in early 2025. Behind the scenes, much…
Transport Design Forum puts inclusivity at the heart of bus design
Adherence to inclusive legislation is a natural desire for transport authorities and government bodies. Such legislation is a moving beast,…
A city’s award-winning approach to Enhanced Partnership for bus
On 4 June, Paul Walker, Head of Passenger Transport at Portsmouth City Council, won the Person of the Year accolade…
