Earnside Coaches to close at the end of March
Perth and Kinross operator Earnside Coaches has confirmed that its business will close after 31 March. It says that the…
Funding solutions for today’s fast-moving commercial world
Close Brothers Asset Finance explains financing options to help firms identify the most appropriate route to acquire new assets, or…
Coach operators: Is it time to reassess business strategy?
Three industry heavyweights reveal that not all coach work is equal in 2023. Is it time for the sector to…
Reays Coaches licence cut to 45 vehicles following Public Inquiry
The international O-Licence held by Wigton-based Reays Coaches has been cut from 70 to 45 vehicles for 28 days by…
The role of education in tackling the driver shortage
As widely reported, there is an ongoing shortage of drivers in the road transport and logistics sector. Over three-quarters (78%)…
Licence refusal for possible Bounce Back Loan fraud upheld
The refusal of a bid for an O-Licence by James Kilpatrick after he obtained a Bounce Back Loan when possibly…
‘Thought you’d like to hear it from the target audience…’
I just read your article on bringing young people into the coach industry, and would like to further your points.…
Operating coaches: Getting by with a little friendly help
What would you do if I sang out of tune? Today we have 15 coaches on sub-hire from three operators…
Coaches in Westminster: The struggle continues
This month, UKCOA Managing Director Peter Bradley reports back on a recent meeting with Westminster City Council Every six to…
PSVAR: It will come back to the fore later this year
Talk around PSVAR for coaches quieted in 2022 after debut of a medium-term exemption (MTE) plan. But it will return…
