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…
Tomorrow’s future based on today’s successes
The industry is going through a tricky time currently. But these things are cyclical. They come and they go. Inevitably,…
Supporter transport: A political football or not?
Supporter transport can be lucrative, but it comes with responsibilities Carrying football supporters represents an important income source for many…
What’s the best deal?
Do you have a pleasingly long list of loyal customers who, while they know that they might not be getting…
