Can part-time staff mitigate bus driver shortages?
As operators move to a more flexible approach as they strive to attract and keep drivers, having ‘part-time’ on the…
Agency PCV drivers: Striking a balance is imperative
It is fair to that that it’s very rare to set out to want agency PCV drivers – but with…
‘A lot to consider for wheel fitment and security’
Wheel fitment: This is a sensitive issue to write about! There are many strong opinions (probably more than there are…
Bland by name, but definitely not by nature
Based in England’s smallest county, Bland’s operates a mix of school contract, private hire and service work. But much like…
Why bringing youth through matters to bus
Success as a manager within the bus industry demands a commercial head and people skills. Here’s why nurturing young talent…
Industry optimism for 2023 variable, research shows
Overall business confidence for 2023 among a sample of coach and bus operator representatives remains the same as it did…
routeone Awards 2023: Three new judges named
With launch of the 2023 routeone Awards only weeks away, event organiser Diversified Communications has finalised the judging panel for…
UK leads Europe in battery-electric buses, figures show
The UK continued to excel in the Europe-wide deployment of battery-electric coaches and buses during 2022, figures surrounding alternative fuels…
Bus revenue funding crisis deepens as TCs enter fray
Edited on 11 February: The Welsh Government on 10 February confirmed a three-month "initial extension" to the Bus Emergency Scheme…
Seatbelt buckle guards must not be used, DVSA warns
DVSA has highlighted to operators of coaches, buses and minibuses used to carry children that they must not fit seatbelt…
