Marshalls Coaches – 50 years not out in 2024
As if getting married and setting up in business as a coach operator weren’t stressful enough in themselves, Fred and…
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…
Surprises amid the predictability of ministerial announcements
It came as no surprise that Louise Haigh was appointed as the new Secretary of State for Transport and Simon…
New government can unlock huge opportunities for coach and bus
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) will waste no time building upon the positive relationships it worked hard to develop…
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…
