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…
Making the most of the view from the bus window
With the reduction of traditional customer streams such as commuting, bus companies are having to tap into new potential avenues…
West Coast Motors grows EVM Cityline minibus fleet
West Coast Motors has taken delivery of its seventh latest-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with EVM Cityline low-floor minibus conversion. All are…
Licence refusal for possible Bounce Back Loan fraud upheld
The refusal of a bid for an O-Licence by James Kilpatrick after he obtained a Bounce Back Loan when possibly…
