Positive relationships and a personal approach bloom for GH Watts
Having celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, Leicester-based G.H.Watts Coaches has a thriving business focused on private hire and school…
Lynsey Milligan: Keeping a coaching heartbeat within the family
Family-owned coach businesses carry a legacy of dedication, passion, and resilience across multiple generations. Lynsey Milligan, who last month turned…
Staying on the right side of the Traffic Commissioner
The potential breaches of compliance with legislation are seemingly endless. From failure to store vehicles on authorised premises to vehicle…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: TUPE and trade marks
Why might a trade mark be useful when it comes to exiting a business or raising capital? A brand is…
McRoberts: Using tech to boost coach and bus operator recruitment
The significant recruitment challenges in the industry have undoubtedly held back growth for many operators for a few years now.…
CPT: Pressing the new government on workforce issues
There are few sectors that are as people-focused as coach and bus, so one of the key topics for discussion…
Summer: Time to take coaching stock – and take a break
The summer is a good time for taking stock and planning for the autumn as well as being able to…
More calls by coach sector for 50km young driver restriction reform
Bluebird Coaches of Weymouth has repeated concerns over the impact of the 50km, regular service restriction for PCV drivers below…
Pedal confusion — a phenomenon of modern vehicles?
I read with interest the recent article in routeone about the call for pedal monitoring cameras to be required on…
Will the fuel duty temporary cut lapse – and what of the proceeds?
The industry will closely watch Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget on 30 October. Mood music is that she will ‘kitchen sink’…
