Pioneering solutions for compliance and ticketing
When Trentbarton’s mango app was launched in September 2020, routeone asked, “is this the world’s most advanced ticketing app?” The…
New academic year brings same challenges for coach operators
Well, that was August. Been and gone quicker than it takes to receive a fine for neglecting to pay the…
The logistical solution to a reliable industry hydrogen supply
In May routeone learned that supply and storage remains one of the biggest hurdles for the adoption of hydrogen across…
Is the industry seeing a renaissance in continental coach touring?
A look around coach tour operators to understand how tour programmes might be changing for 2025 has revealed a resurgence…
New term, new beginnings for coach sector relations?
September and the approach of autumn has a new term feel for many, especially those coach operators whose businesses revolve…
O-Licence revocation mandatory for certain TM failures: Tribunal
A Traffic Commissioner (TC) is required to revoke a standard PSV O-Licence if the designated Transport Manager (TM) no longer…
MD reflects on 30 years for Dawsongroup Bus and Coach
Thirty years ago saw the founding of Dawsongroup Bus and Coach. Amid many changes for the industry over that time,…
Ascendal Group: Whippet overhaul and franchising focus are core
Ascendal Group has made clear its advocacy of bus franchising. That remains front and centre of its view of how…
PI Decisions: Does safety come second to convenience?
I note the recent decisions from two Public Inquiries (PIs): A wheel loss incident involving a Scottish council SEND minibus…
Your legal questions answered: External TMs and drug testing
My Transport Manager is due to retire. I am considering recruiting an external Transport Manager (ETM) to replace them…
