Misguided PCN saga making a mockery of ULEZ
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) represented the biggest legislatorial shake-up in years for some operators. It led to major…
Uncertainty is afoot, but the industry will go on
For coach operators, the end is approaching to what has hopefully been a busy academic year. June and July are…
Demands for London-style networks: No utopia
One industry delivers £21bn of annual high street spending. It contributes to a reduction in both congestion and pollution while…
Don’t forget a responsibility for mental health
Traffic Commissioner (TC) Tim Blackmore makes a valid point when he raises the topic of mental health. It’s part of…
Should CAZ disarray really be a surprise to many?
Operators that were to be affected by the Birmingham or Leeds Clean Air Zones (CAZs) will be in two minds…
Is work with punctuality a good use of TCs’ time?
Senior Traffic Commissioner (STC) Richard Turfitt last week told Confederation of Passenger Transport members that while the service delivered by…
No clarity on permit use anywhere in sight yet
Once again, the issue surrounding the operation of competitively-tendered contracts by holders of Section 19 and Section 22 permits has…
E-coaches: Government hand-holding required
Zero emission is a hot topic. Signs of it in the coach sector are being shown; the UK’s first battery-electric…
Coach and bus autonomy: Think about it soon
Autonomy. It’s a word that will play a major part in the future of much of the industry, and a…
Time to play the long game with drivers’ pay?
Driver retention. It’s a thorny issue, particularly when good staff are short in number but high in demand. One operator…
