Mellor Strata Ultra: Second-generation minibus put through paces
Mellor has seen success with its coachbuilt low-entry Strata minibus since launch in 2016, and the product is now moving…
Barry Cobb: Enjoying a coach career as a lieutenant, not a general
As Barry Cobb of Johnsons Coaches prepares to step back from an almost 47-year career in coaching, he tells routeone…
Rebuilding Futures Alliance: Addressing the final taboo on EDI
In January, Women in Bus and Coach founder Louise Cheeseman approached routeone to reveal she had become chair of a…
Fixing negative image of bus lanes is vital for sector’s success
Readers of routeone will barely need reminding of the importance of bus lanes and other bus priority measures for the…
Coach and bus fleet refurbishment and maintenance in focus
Whether it’s the crucial legal responsibilities of compliance or the desire to refurbish in order to repurpose or modernise, there…
Having agency to use Agency
Witney operator OMC Global offers the best driver pay in Oxfordshire. Drivers have guaranteed hours, great driver perks, a comfy…
Coach industry’s answer to online banking: Ferdia launches smart customer portal
What if booking a coach trip was as easy as online banking? That’s the idea behind BusBusiness, a smart customer…
Wrightbus Contour: Everything we know so far
Reviving a historic model name on a new vehicle taps into many things buyers enjoy: Nostalgia, brand recognition, and customer…
Data technology in the coach and bus industry
With more data than ever available to operators, having the right tools and technology to analyse it can be crucial…
NP Coaches: Strong investment delivering results for Iver business
The past five years have allowed many coach businesses to take stock, refocus and consider where the future lies. Among…






















