‘Floating’ bus stops: Debate on controversial measure goes on
Few bus-related issues provoke as controversial a reaction as "floating" bus stops. Also known as a “bus stop bypass”, the…
Bus patronage up again in 2023/24 – but should we expect better?
The 8% rise in bus patronage shown by annual Department for Transport statistics published last month could be viewed as…
Make business continuity your 2025 goal
As we head into 2025, coach and bus operators must consider their levels of legal protection, alongside other risks, and…
Aquarius’ integrated software solutions support operational success
In today’s technological world, managing tachograph or vehicle data is not just about compliance. This is a message the team…
Pelican Bus and Coach continues product, staff and support spend
Pelican Bus and Coach continues to develop the Yutong product range here. 2025 will see the GT14 tri-axle diesel coach…
Snapper Services: Empowering bus operation improvements
Miki Szikszai’s passion for public transport is easy to detect. Visiting the UK from his native New Zealand during Catch…
Coach industry consolidation: An attractive investment opportunity?
“These recent acquisitions grow our position in adjacent services and allow us to enter new regions, which is key to…
Port of Dover: ‘Structurally, we are ready for EU Entry/Exit System’
Delay to the introduction of the Schengen area Entry/Exit system (EES), which was scheduled to come into force on 10…
Resource shake-up brings Nottsbus On Demand DRT expansion
In May 2023, routeone reported on the impending launch of Nottinghamshire County Council’s fourth DRT zonal scheme. Now, just 18…
Stagecoach East buses become ‘safe spaces’ for women and girls
The bus has had a long-held reputation as a site of antisocial behaviour and criminality. So much so that investment…
