Has the industry become too difficult for the TCs to regulate?
Relative niche, but nonetheless important, parts of the coach and bus industry regulatory landscape are restricted O-Licences, and Section 19…
Coatham Coaches takes delivery of a pair of Irizar integrals
Saltburn-by-the-Sea operator Coatham Coaches has added two Irizar integrals to its fleet, supplied by Irizar UK. One is an i6S…
Daniel Caddick appointed Commercial Director at Roeville
Roeville, the South Yorkshire-based provider of reservation, ops and e-commerce systems for UK coach tour operators, has promoted Daniel Caddick…
Local authority Section 19 permit-based operation ‘lost safety focus’
North Lanarkshire Council was found by Traffic Commissioner (TC) Richard Turfitt (pictured) to have “lost focus on the safety and…
Zero-hours contracts look safe despite Labour plans
The opportunity for operators to offer zero-hours contracts seems set to remain in place under the new government despite Labour’s…
Coach Tourism Association welcomes Dorset ‘tourist tax’ pause
The Coach Tourism Association (CTA) has welcomed a last-minute delay to the introduction of a “tourist tax” in the Bournemouth,…
Van Hool coach range and deliveries fate uncertainty continues
Speculation about both the future of the Van Hool coach line-up in Europe and the fate of vehicles on order…
Clandestine entrants precautions vital, coach operators warned
Coach operators carrying out international journeys have been urged to ensure that care is taken and all procedures are followed…
Coach and bus political engagement: Not just on a national level
It took scant time for a Labour government to be confirmed on 5 July, and calls from coach and bus…
Parts supply and rising prices: A concern for the coach industry?
Last month, routeone heard concerns about the shortage of parts and its effects on the coach sector. Those consequences included…
