Contract income: Still the foundation that coaching is built upon?
Amid talk of the coaching busy season, big numbers passing through Dover despite some difficulties, and the sector prominent via…
More coach consolidation: Industry evolution continues apace
The coach industry has become used to consolidation in recent years. But the latest example of that – creation of…
July general election may leave industry hanging for rest of 2024
The coach and bus industry has a lot riding on politicians in 2024. Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a general…
Heavy vehicle testing: Upping fees is unavoidable for reform
The heavy vehicle testing regime has come under close scrutiny in recent years. It was left in disarray from 2020…
Is DfT going cold on National DCPC test-based renewal option?
The first component of Driver CPC reform will be enacted this year as planned, subject to parliamentary time being found…
Skills and training must be clear on coach and bus political agenda
Labour continues to court business big and small as a general election looms. It has pledged to reform the training…
Bus franchising: The missing ingredient for Labour is money
That Labour favours public control of bus services has been beyond doubt for a long time, regardless of recent efforts…
Local elections must lead to focus on industry’s position in policy
That Labour made a strong showing in early May’s council and mayoral elections in England came as little surprise, although…
Is a PSVAR climbdown on in-scope, closed-door H2S in the offing?
A bugbear of PSVAR for many is how closed-door home-to-school (H2S) services where separate fares are charged fall within its…
Dover, coaches, and the EU Entry/Exit System: What lies ahead?
An app for submission of passenger information intended to mitigate some of the pain of crossing into the EU once…
