Domestic reach for 12-day coach driver rule has to come eventually
The rule that gives a 12-day dispensation from starting a weekly rest for a coach driver on tourism work is…
Who represents your operation with the relevant local authorities?
Lord Hendy has seen plenty of the bus industry, although coach is largely outside his field of expertise. But a…
Bus Enhanced Partnership must deliver all the time, not some of it
Additional minimum standards expected of participants in the bus Enhanced Partnership (EP) mechanism in England are listed in a review…
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…
Strong words around bus franchising are yet to disappear entirely
Those who have been around the bus industry for a long time will likely recall the extent of rancour when…
Ministers’ PSVAIR rail replacement exemption stance spells trouble
Ministers Lord Hendy and Simon Lightwood have pulled no punches in their missive to rail industry leaders about future compliance…
Coach industry has a long independent future despite consolidation
Mere hours of 2026 had passed before the year’s first change of ownership for a coach operator when Selwyns Travel…
How will coach and bus be part of artificial intelligence revolution?
A coach and bus manager will ponder the benefits of artificial intelligence to the sector via the January issue of…
Costs trends in coach and bus for 2026 as unpredictable as ever
Costs in the coach and bus industry have been under pressure since 2020. Everything from wages to vehicles and parts…
Reflecting on coach and bus in 2025, and looking forward to 2026
As year-end approaches, members of the coach and bus industry might spare a second between mince pies, turkey sandwiches and…
