Joined-up thinking needed on driver shortages
Could the bus sector help coach operators with their recruitment issues? asks Confederation of Passenger Transport President Ralph Roberts. After…
Martyn Bellis: Embracing flexibility in the world of funding
Martyn Bellis discusses the challenges and opportunities in the sector’s funding requirements, with a focus on electrification, flexible leasing and…
Zero-emission pathway for coaches ‘becoming clearer’
The foreword to the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Zero Emission Coach Taskforce report, Coach Route Map to Destination Zero,…
RHA chief Richard Smith reflects on coaching work
It is well over two years since trade body RHA entered the coach industry. Its arrival was unexpected, and a…
PSVAR – the call for evidence is approaching
It was back at the beginning of the year that I reminded coach operators of the minimum levels of PSVAR…
Abbey Travel – a chameleon in a fast-moving coach market
South London coach operator Abbey Travel is going from strength to strength after 25 years in the industry – thanks…
Meeting the challenges of ever-changing legislation
With so much for coach and bus operators to keep a check on when it comes to legislation, an army…
Opinion: Clean Air Zones should favour coach and bus
National policy on air-quality is wrong to penalise less harmful forms of transport, believes Confederation of Passenger Transport Chief Executive…
Berrys Coaches grows relationship with FlixBus
Berrys Coaches has expanded its partnership with FlixBus via the introduction of a route between its hometown of Taunton and…
Renewable diesel premium widens during April: Portland
Portland Pricing’s commercial bulk diesel index showed a significant fall of around 9ppl throughout April, declining from c.116ppl at the…
