Playing the political game is imperative for the industry
Buses Minister Richard Holden said two particularly significant things at the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK Bus and Coach Conference.…
Stagecoach Inverness: Electric proves network potential
When London is removed from considerations, Scotland is the part of the UK where deployment of zero-emission buses is proceeding…
Opinion: Politicians overlook the value of coach and bus
Coach and bus as means of transport are crucial to our economy and way of life, says CPT president and…
Current holders throw down gauntlet ahead of IRTE Skills Challenge return in 2023
The current holders of one of the top prizes at the road transport industry’s IRTE Skills Challenge are urging their…
Incentivisation remains key to zero-emission shift
As we wait for announcements on the next rounds of industry grant funding, the long-awaited consultation on BSOG reform in…
EVM set to significantly extend battery-electric line-up
An area of the industry that stands on the cusp of a zero-emission shift is minicoach and minibus, believes EVM.…
Workforce planning ‘is a nuanced skill’: Ben Gilligan
Like many businesses in our sector, shortages of drivers and engineers was an overriding theme of 2021 and 2022. Combined…
Stagecoach Manchester hosts group’s young managers
Stagecoach Manchester hosted the group’s first Young Managers Network gathering on 21-22 March. The business says that the Network aims…
Warrington’s Own moves into new electric-ready depot
Warrington’s Own Buses has moved into a new £10 million depot kitted out with chargers ready for the introduction of…
Renewable diesel price premium fluctuates in March
Portland Pricing’s commercial bulk diesel index showed a fall of around 9ppl across March as fears of a global financial…
