German design house unveils ‘bus for everyone’ concept
German design house Neomind has unveiled a concept for a "Universal Bus" that places inclusivity at the heart of public…
Roberts Travel Group celebrates double awards success
Roberts Travel Group of Coalville is celebrating winning its first regional awards. The operator was recognised in two categories at…
National Insurance increase draws mixed coach and bus response
A varied response to the hike in employers’ National Insurance (NI) contributions on 6 April has been forthcoming from the…
Bus lane and bus stop removal meets opposition in Edinburgh
A proposal to create a new cycle route in Edinburgh while removing a bus lane as well as withdrawing or…
UK’s top coach and bus technicians tested in 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge
The UK's leading coach and bus technicians gathered at the beginning of June for the 2025 IRTE Bus and Coach…
First Bus introducing new ETMs in Ticketer partnership renewal
First Bus has renewed its partnership with Ticketer, investing £20 million to roll out new electronic ticket machines (ETMs) across…
Jo Bamford among those recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Jo Bamford, the owner of Wrightbus, has been awarded a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours. Mr Bamford, who rescued…
Women in Transport: 20 years completed, but a lot still to do
Women in Transport celebrated its 20th anniversary in early June, and the advocacy group remains committed to increasing the number…
Is an open-door policy needed for coach and bus recruitment?
Attracting the next generation of staff is a conundrum, although a scroll of LinkedIn or observation of coaches and buses…
Making coach and bus drivers feel valued across any operation
Last month, routeone reader Stephen Wigglesworth noted that the Bus Services (No.2) Bill, which recently went through its second reading…
