Revisit the 12-day rule for domestic tours, coach sector urges
The coach sector has repeated calls for the government to revisit the assimilated drivers’ hours rules, arguing for the 12-day…
RHA joins call to suspend 90/180-day enforcement
RHA is one of 10 trade bodies which have issued a joint letter to the European Commission (EC) requesting a…
Women in Bus and Coach honours Maxine Duffus with plaque
Women in Bus and Coach has unveiled a plaque honouring Maxine Duffus, who was South Yorkshire Passenger Transport’s first Black…
RHA Parliamentary Reception highlights driver welfare
RHA held a Parliamentary Reception to promote driver welfare and facilities in Westminster yesterday. Officially launching its Guide to Maintaining…
Stagecoach reports 73% of driver apprentice starters are over 25
People who are aged over 25 account for 73% of current Stagecoach driver apprentice course participants, the group has said.…
Shift scheduling a major factor in driver retention, says Optibus report
A report by public transport planning platform Optibus has revealed the significant impact that factors such as work scheduling and…
RHA pushes driver EU 90/180-day exemption as EC tone changes
RHA has underlined its call for a professional drivers’ exemption from the Schengen-area 90/180-day rule that applies to third-country nationals…
Coach and bus apprenticeship numbers up as CPT backs approach
Apprenticeship starts have continued to grow in the coach and bus industry, showing how it can leverage the approach to…
Bus Driver of the Year 2026 National Final opens to entries
Entries to the National Final of the Bus Driver of the Year competition for 2026 have opened ahead of it…
Dropping 50km restriction on youngest drivers needs a final push
Few things are wont to gain almost unanimous support from within the industry, but strong government hints toward full removal…
