Skills Challenge winners reflect on their journey to the top of their profession
Williams F1 Conference Centre hosted the 10th anniversary IRTE Skills Challenge awards ceremony in October as the coach and bus…
Switch Mobility: On a zero-carbon journey with Andy Palmer
Strategy, synergy and stabilisation are key for Switch Mobility in 2022 as it continues under the leadership of CEO and…
COVID-19: Omicron variant intensifying driver shortage?
With the virulent Omicron variant of COVID-19 sending infection rates skyward, how are UK bus operators coping with the current…
London commuter coach services: Is decline salvageable?
The impact of COVID-19 on the London commuter coach market has been exposed by research that compares service provision on…
Hidral Gobel: An eye on the now and the future of coach PSVAR
Passenger lifts are a point of importance for the coach industry as it grapples not only with PSVAR in its…
A new era for the IRTE Skills Challenge: 2022 is the year to enter
As the IRTE Skills Challenge enters its 11th year, staying current and striving for excellence remains a top priority. Here’s…
Decarbonisation of coaches – how close are we?
Much noise was made towards the close of 2021 around the decarbonisation of the UK coach fleet. What will operators…
Mellor Sigma: Zero emissions with zero compromise?
On 9 December Mellor unveiled its new Sigma range of battery-electric vehicles. Size and weight reduction is at the heart…
Portsmouth City Coaches: A career in coaches written in the stars
Growing up with coaches, a career in the industry was a natural calling for Mike Elkin. When an opportunity ‘too…
Prepare now for 3G sunset period, Ticketer advises
The concept of connected coaches and buses is established. But where 3G is used to communicate with devices on many…
