Bus accessibility: Let’s not forget those who are less ambulant
Let me go back around 40 years. One of the themes of the mid-1980s was making modifications to buses to…
What will rail renationalisation mean for replacement services?
As the Labour government advances its plan for the renationalisation of most UK rail services through Great British Railways (GBR),…
Partnerships at the fore across a career in buses for Marc Reddy
With a 37-year career in the industry, Marc Reddy has wide experience of running successful bus operations. Throughout his managerial…
Still no roller brake testing requirement at every vehicle inspection?
It was interesting to read the new DVSA Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness. We all thought the long-awaited update would require…
Roadworthiness: How changes to DVSA bible will affect operators
DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness (GMRW) underwent significant changes in November and many fleet operators stand to be affected. Law…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: Employment rights and DCPC changes
JMW Solicitors’ experts offer advice on coach and bus industry-related law matters What are the changes to sick pay introduced…
Budget will hit coach and bus operators hard, says CPT CEO
Changes concerning employer National Insurance contributions run counter to the government’s aim to reform bus services, says Confederation of Passenger…
Good repute a must for professional competence: Upper Tribunal
Refusal by Traffic Commissioner (TC) Richard Turfitt to grant the third application by Carmel Coaches Ltd for a standard international…
‘Floating’ bus stops: Debate on controversial measure goes on
Few bus-related issues provoke as controversial a reaction as "floating" bus stops. Also known as a “bus stop bypass”, the…
Will Heidi Alexander continue John Prescott’s transport legacy?
The passing of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott naturally resulted in many tributes being made from across the political…
