Road policy: Sense must take priority over the political rhetoric
Is there a “war on the motorist” as none other than the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said? In the…
Legal Q&A: Minimum wage and Carer’s Leave Regulations
Q One of my drivers has asked for time off to care for their sick mother. What are my legal…
Belle Coaches celebrates reaching 100-year target in 2024
For any coach operator, surviving to celebrate a centenary is undoubtedly a significant achievement. In Suffolk, Belle Coaches has done…
Scania readies itself for a strong future in UK coach and bus
Underway quietly of late has been overhaul of the Scania coach and bus business in the UK. That work is…
Grayscroft marks 100 years of serving the Bomber County
Fourth-generation family coach operator Grayscroft celebrated its centenary at Kenwick Park Hotel in Lincolnshire on 6 April. The guest list…
Section 19 change is making progress, campaigners say
Leading campaigners to end the Section 19 loophole that allows schools and colleges to operate minibuses without an O-Licence say…
VARTA sponsors 2024 IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge
The VARTA team are delighted to be a sponsor of the IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge 2024, a great…
Overnight coach parking rules: Is there a lack of common sense?
One of my drivers had a roadside check recently in Central London and was issued with a warning as he…
PSVAR — what next on the roadmap for compliance?
We are just over three months away from the next step in the minimum levels of compliance required for those…
Bus group appetite for coach: What of the purchasers’ position?
There have been a few notable acquisitions of privately-owned coach operators by the large groups over the last year. Perhaps…