Fuel price worry from Iran war already hangs over coach and bus
Many in the industry will be watching events in Iran with a combination of familiarity and dread. Conflict in a…
What future now for hydrogen power across coach and bus?
Some in the industry will be wondering what future hydrogen power has for coach and bus. Aberdeen – one of…
Politics of a publicly-owned bus company in London require scrutiny
The prospect of a publicly-owned bus company in London has returned. Papers including a draft business plan to FY2029/30 from…
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…
