2024: An important year for coach and bus decarbonisation work
In December 2023, I noted how that year, despite encouraging progress, turned out not to be what it had promised…
Ideas and innovation are key to driver recruitment and retention
Last year, I talked about a serious problem with recruitment and retention that the CILT driver shortage survey had highlighted…
Inside job – why the look and feel of a bus interior matters
If you were asked what passengers want from a bus service, you’d likely first think of punctuality, regularity and value…
To tie, or knot to tie: The coach and bus driver uniform question
Many of us who have been in the sector for a long time have grown up with the clearly outlined…
‘Solution to congestion is fundamental to bus future’
Congestion issues must be solved if new funding and support models for bus operators are to be successful, an industry…
O-Licence revocation for two associated Blackburn operators
Please note: This case is currently under appeal to the Upper Tribunal for which a decision is awaited. International O-Licences…
The capacity kings: Aldermaston Coach Lines’ B8L EvoSeti pair
Capacity can be king if an operator has work to justify it. That is the case for Aldermaston Coach Lines,…
IRTE Skills Challenge addresses industry shortages in engineering
By 2030, there will be 173,000 more new jobs in engineering and technology, according to Lightcast’s labour force trends featured…
IRTE Skills Challenge: Questioning the status quo in 2024
Entries are officially open for the 12th annual IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge. Scheduled over three days at the…
A helping hand for operators in keeping on top of safety
Keeping staff and customers safe is naturally a responsibility that no operator should take lightly. From vehicle roadworthiness and staff…
