What does new Transport Secretary hold for coach and bus?
A surprise to many was the pace with which Louise Haigh came, saw, and went as Transport Secretary. While she…
Hydrogen combustion in coach and bus: A long-term contender?
The battery or fuel cell zero-emission debate in bus has not been a balanced one so far. Batteries and the…
Rail replacement: Is the fallout of regulatory change understood?
Much good came from Euro Bus Expo as the industry reconnected; a positive vibe took over the NEC. But growing…
Coach talk lacking in minister address – but still room for optimism
Simon Lightwood showed a good amount of interest when attending Euro Bus Expo last week. He dropped hints of what…
Bus fare cap increase highlights need for easy user access to data
Unsurprisingly, mainstream media in England has been heavy with stories of how the impact of an increase in the national…
Autumn budget brings good and bad points for coach and bus
The first Labour budget in 14 years could perhaps be described as a score draw where it impacts the coach…
Coach operator sales to bus groups: More surprises still to come?
Coach operator sales to bus groups have become a well-established part of the industry landscape in recent years, and were…
£2 bus fare cap exit strategy: Nuance, not treasury sledgehammer
On 30 October, the bus industry in England will scrutinise Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget and its collateral material for expected…
Trade show season is here – and Euro Bus Expo anticipation high
Soon the coach and bus industry will make what is now a biennial collective visit to the NEC Birmingham for…
Any Transport Manager CPC review work must be realistic in aim
Discretely placed in the Traffic Commissioners’ (TCs) Annual Report for 2023-24 is a call for review of the Transport Manager…
