A time to reflect and look ahead as coach operators
Simon Ingham, Edwards Coaches Commercial Manager, reviews the past 12 months in the coach sector The festive season is upon…
Entrepreneurial spirit underpins David Ogden Holidays’ half-century
This month (December 2025) sees the 50th anniversary of St Helens-based David Ogden Holidays. The entrepreneurial skills displayed by founder…
Renewed concern over coach drivers sharing rooms when on tour
A former coach driver who retired early over sleep deprivation has reignited concerns about drivers sharing rooms on tours, calling…
MSA charging: truck developments hint at things to come
As electric coaches become more accessible, increasingly the major prohibitive factor in their use is an ability to charge them.…
Ember: next stop, zero-emission coach hire for everyone
On 24 September, electric intercity coach operator Ember expanded its business beyond scheduled services with the launch of Ember Coach…
An update to current exemptions to PSVAR
As I write this, there is still no news on what happens to the existing medium-term exemptions to PSVAR from…
Does Budget signal expansion of road user charging in future?
After the noise and the fury surrounding the 2025 Budget, hopefully we are now entering a period of greater policy…
Harris Bus and Coach expands on plans for Higer marque in UK
Harris Bus and Coach has shared further details of its work to cement a presence for Higer vehicles in the…
Electric vehicles: are you going to be part of the transition?
Every major technological transition follows a pattern. New entrants emerge and grow rapidly. Some incumbents adapt and thrive. Others don’t,…
What next year after a year of political instability?
Our political expert reviews a torturous 12 months for Labour and applies his crystal ball to the Westminster scene As…
