EU coach drivers’ hours reform: Same but better needed in UK
Reform of coach drivers’ hours for those largely on tourism-related services is coming in the EU via a move that…
2024: An important year for coach and bus decarbonisation work
In December 2023, I noted how that year, despite encouraging progress, turned out not to be what it had promised…
Ideas and innovation are key to driver recruitment and retention
Last year, I talked about a serious problem with recruitment and retention that the CILT driver shortage survey had highlighted…
To tie, or knot to tie: The coach and bus driver uniform question
Many of us who have been in the sector for a long time have grown up with the clearly outlined…
O-Licence revocation for two associated Blackburn operators
Please note: This case is currently under appeal to the Upper Tribunal for which a decision is awaited. International O-Licences…
2024: What does the year hold in store for the coach sector?
Happy New Year. I tend to be an optimistic person and hope that, despite all that is going on around…
The capacity kings: Aldermaston Coach Lines’ B8L EvoSeti pair
Capacity can be king if an operator has work to justify it. That is the case for Aldermaston Coach Lines,…
Do local authorities choose not to see the value of coaches?
Hastings has been an interesting town as regards coach parking. To give you an overview so you can form an…
IRTE Skills Challenge addresses industry shortages in engineering
By 2030, there will be 173,000 more new jobs in engineering and technology, according to Lightcast’s labour force trends featured…
IRTE Skills Challenge: Questioning the status quo in 2024
Entries are officially open for the 12th annual IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge. Scheduled over three days at the…
