MD reflects on 30 years for Dawsongroup Bus and Coach
Thirty years ago saw the founding of Dawsongroup Bus and Coach. Amid many changes for the industry over that time,…
Ascendal Group: Whippet overhaul and franchising focus are core
Ascendal Group has made clear its advocacy of bus franchising. That remains front and centre of its view of how…
England £2 bus fare cap future: A difficult circle to square
The future of the £2 bus fare cap in England is uncertain. Has it been a good thing? Almost certainly…
Nottingham City Transport electric bus shift: Time the critical factor
A need for comprehensive planning by coach and bus fleets embarking on the battery-electric shift has been illustrated by Nottingham…
Crucial months ahead for new administration and bus sector
Following the establishment of ‘Shadow’ Great British Railways and the progression of the rail Public Ownership Bill, the government has…
PI Decisions: Does safety come second to convenience?
I note the recent decisions from two Public Inquiries (PIs): A wheel loss incident involving a Scottish council SEND minibus…
Your legal questions answered: External TMs and drug testing
My Transport Manager is due to retire. I am considering recruiting an external Transport Manager (ETM) to replace them…
Stagecoach business gets warning for bus service reliability issues
Stagecoach North West Ltd, trading as Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, has been issued with a formal warning by Deputy…
CPT President: Investment in bus offers great returns
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) recently highlighted its report on the economic impact of local bus services. I was…
Why print lives on for some bus operators
The 600-year-old-plus medium of print is rapidly being erased by digital in every aspect of life and that includes…
