Harsh words traded as Go North East strike enters second week
Ongoing strike action over pay by drivers with Go North East (GNE) who are members of Unite has continued into…
Further push on EU hours reform for coach tourism drivers
More pressure to enact proposed changes to the EU regulations governing coach drivers’ hours when engaged on tourism work has…
Continuous Go North East strike begins as solution hopes flounder
Go North East (GNE) drivers who are members of Unite began continuous strike action on 28 October after rejecting what…
Blackpool Transport to migrate Omnibus software to cloud platform
Blackpool Transport is to migrate its Omnibus scheduling and depot allocation software to a cloud-based platform. Such an upgrade will…
The importance of accurate scheduling to driver retention rates
With the need to retain staff, it is important to ensure that duties are driver friendly. That does not necessarily…
Driver shortage report from IRU predicts further worsening
A difficult picture of present and future coach and bus driver shortages has been painted by the International Road Transport…
Stagecoach East recognises long-standing team members at awards
Stagecoach East has honoured employees who have been on its team for up to 45 years at its Long Service…
Technology is changing the game for coach and bus operators
How two businesses are using apps and e-ticketing to smooth operations in the coach and bus sectors For the coach…
Recruitment: No solving today’s problems with yesterday’s solutions
At Nottingham City Transport (NCT), we have found that successful recruitment starts with acknowledging that you won’t solve today’s hiring…
Plea made for 12-day rule within domestic coach tourism
MD of Parrys International adds to recent discussion on coach drivers’ hours reform The Managing Director of Parrys International has…