Bus policy from Labour – is there anything new?
Labour unveiled its bus policy with much fanfare – but it is generally a rehash of what is already in…
‘Customer service focus washes through to recruitment’
I spent the 1980s driving as what was called at the time a one-man operator, starting the decade with the…
Navigating the road to better driver amenities
We look at the state of facilities for coach and bus drivers across the UK, and the work by trade…
Landmark Finance: A trusted partner for operators
Landmark Finance provides tailored finance solutions for the unique challenges faced by the sector. Director Andrew Cartwright talks us through…
North Dorset Community Accessible Transport loses S19 permits
TC Kevin Rooney has revoked the majority of Section 19 permits held by NORDCAT due to the way it had…
Joined-up thinking needed on driver shortages
Could the bus sector help coach operators with their recruitment issues? asks Confederation of Passenger Transport President Ralph Roberts. After…
Martyn Bellis: Embracing flexibility in the world of funding
Martyn Bellis discusses the challenges and opportunities in the sector’s funding requirements, with a focus on electrification, flexible leasing and…
ALBUM membership ‘more relevant than ever’: Bill Hiron
Membership of the Association of Local Bus Managers (ALBUM) is “more relevant than it ever was,” Chair and Stephensons of…
‘Diverse leadership necessary for bus industry success’
The past few years have been a whirlwind for the bus industry with COVID-19, recovery, post-pandemic challenges, funding, inflation and…
Research aimed at shaping bus passenger safety training
With stats showing onboard harassment may be putting off potential passengers, researchers at Aberystwyth University hope to plug what they…
