ZEV levy and tourist tax present opportunity for coach and bus
The new ZEV levy and tourist tax could be good news for coach and bus, writes CPT CEO Graham Vidler…
Over 2 million trips made under Wales youth bus cap scheme
The Welsh Government has announced that more than two million bus journeys have been made by under-22s since the introduction…
Simon Carlisle and Richard Northey join Pelican Bus and Coach
Yutong importer Pelican Bus and Coach has further strengthened its aftersales and engineering team with the appointment of Richard Northey…
Young Lives vs Cancer named Bluestar charity partner for 2026/27
Bluestar has named Young Lives vs Cancer as its corporate charity partner for 2026 and 2027. That will see the…
Scania names Tony Fascia as new Regional Account Manager
Scania has announced the appointment of Tony Fascia as its Regional Account Manager for Scotland and Northern England. Mr Fascia…
Laura Hadzik named incoming Chair of Women in Bus and Coach
Industry legal figure Laura Hadzik (pictured, above) will become Chair of Women in Bus and Coach on 1 June, succeeding…
Fossil diesel down and HVO up in December 2025, Portland finds
In December 2025, wholesale UK diesel prices declined from 44.87ppl (excluding duty) to 39.66ppl. That largely tracked the underlying Brent…
Transdev Blazefield launches bus driver apprenticeship scheme
Transdev Blazefield has launched what the operator describes as a flagship Level 2 bus driver apprenticeship scheme for its subsidiaries…
Coach and bus passenger awareness of rights is low, says review
Awareness among passengers of their rights is low, a review into the Rights of Passengers in Bus and Coach Transport…
New electrics and diesels in South Yorkshire bus franchising plan
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) plans to procure a mix of existing diesel and battery-electric buses and new…
