UK’s 250th Yutong battery-electric among McGill’s batch
The 250th Yutong battery-electric vehicle for the UK has been delivered. It forms part of a further batch of 41…
routeone Trader: Taking the hassle out of selling vehicles
So the time has come to say goodbye to a cherished member of your fleet. When you are dealing with…
Just 12 operators rejected Bus Fare Cap Grant reimbursement
Only 12 operators in England that submitted baselining data to the Bus Fare Cap Grant (BFGC) scheme at its preparatory…
Mayors ‘envious’ of bus franchising powers: Rotheram
Many parts of England that currently do not have powers to reregulate bus services are “envious” of the scope for…
Franchising and small operators: Will lessons be learned?
Working for a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), I know too well the feeling of frustration in bidding for work…
Funding solutions for today’s fast-moving commercial world
Close Brothers Asset Finance explains financing options to help firms identify the most appropriate route to acquire new assets, or…
Reays Coaches licence cut to 45 vehicles following Public Inquiry
The international O-Licence held by Wigton-based Reays Coaches has been cut from 70 to 45 vehicles for 28 days by…
The role of education in tackling the driver shortage
As widely reported, there is an ongoing shortage of drivers in the road transport and logistics sector. Over three-quarters (78%)…
Bus partnership delivering strong results in Leicester
Partnership work between Leicester City Council (LCC) and bus operators – voluntarily at first and now through a formal Enhanced…
Zero-emission minibuses: Let’s recognise their benefits
Minibuses are too often forgotten in decisions about the future of the coach and bus industry, despite providing a vital…
