MP engagement: Important – and beneficial – work for an operator
The UK woke up on 5 July to find that Labour had secured a significant majority in the general election,…
What does UKCOA seek of the new Labour government?
As I write this the new government has been elected and Sir Keir Starmer is in the process of appointing…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: ‘S’ marked prohibition and CCTV
One of my vehicles received an ‘S’ marked prohibition for tyre damage. The tyre was replaced, but is there anything…
The start of a new era for Johnsons Coaches as brothers retire
Exit is a matter of timing, and the natural time to sell a business, if it is not being passed…
How coach and bus fared in the general election run-up
As Graham Vidler sets out in his column this month, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) will be lobbying the…
David Mullan named Traffic Commissioner for North West England
David Mullan has been appointed to take up the vacant role of Traffic Commissioner for North West England on 19…
National Express offers European coach travel via BlaBlaCar Bus
National Express is collaborating with European coach operator BlaBlaCar Bus to sell tickets for journeys to the Continent. Via a…
Port of Dover outlines procedures for ‘demanding’ summer peak
The Port of Dover has formalised plans for processing coach and other traffic during what it expects will be a…
HVO and fossil diesel see slight uplifts during June, Portland finds
UK delivered-in diesel dropped to c.109ppl at the beginning of June before rising towards month end according to Portland Pricing’s…
TfL proposes coach and bus exemption from 2025 tunnel charges
Coaches, buses and other vehicles with nine or more seats will be exempt from user charges to be introduced at…
