Clarity on BODS and PSVAR needed for home-to-school services
Changes to how school services are licenced and registered could reduce PSVAR and BODS issues, argues UK Coach Operators Association…
Abbotts of Leeming invests – and focuses on its strengths
After facing challenges experienced by many in the industry, the arrival of three new Temsa coaches is giving North Yorkshire-based…
Domenico Bondi: The man to bring back Volvo Buses’ glory days?
Domenico Bondi was appointed Managing Director of Volvo Buses in the UK and Ireland in February 2022. Since then, he…
Disqualification for Transport Manager on three O-Licences
Salman Chohan, who acted as a Transport Manager (TM) on three O-Licences, including that of Manchester-based Sumi Travel, whose sole…
‘Simon Newman – an operator held in the highest regard’
I knew Simon Newman quite well – I worked for Charles Rickards Tours (CRT) in 1964-72 before moving to the…
Speak up for coach and bus industry’s plight
MPs need to be reminded about the value of our industry and the challenges we face, says Confederation of Passenger…
Coach operator scammed for five-figure sum in invoice fraud
A coach operator is trying to recover a five-figure sum after being victim of a fake invoice scam while trying…
Plea made for 12-day rule within domestic coach tourism
MD of Parrys International adds to recent discussion on coach drivers’ hours reform The Managing Director of Parrys International has…
Renewable diesel price premium widens in August: Portland
In August, the oil market experienced persistent OPEC+ supply constraints, with Saudi Arabia extending its output cut of one million…
Arriva launches Stop and Stay child safety campaign
Arriva has launched a Stop and Stay campaign to highlight the dangers of crossing the road in front of or…
