How does load simulation brake testing work?
If it’s been a few years since you upgraded your brake testers, you might be surprised at some of the…
Louise Cheeseman: From railway guard to bus guiding influence
Louise Cheeseman officially retired from her position as Director of Buses at Transport for London (TfL) on 3 January, to…
EU coach drivers’ hours reform: Same but better needed in UK
Reform of coach drivers’ hours for those largely on tourism-related services is coming in the EU via a move that…
Inside job – why the look and feel of a bus interior matters
If you were asked what passengers want from a bus service, you’d likely first think of punctuality, regularity and value…
The capacity kings: Aldermaston Coach Lines’ B8L EvoSeti pair
Capacity can be king if an operator has work to justify it. That is the case for Aldermaston Coach Lines,…
IRTE Skills Challenge addresses industry shortages in engineering
By 2030, there will be 173,000 more new jobs in engineering and technology, according to Lightcast’s labour force trends featured…
IRTE Skills Challenge: Questioning the status quo in 2024
Entries are officially open for the 12th annual IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge. Scheduled over three days at the…
Coach touring: ‘Still rewarding, but so much harder now’
Industry stalwarts Peter and Margaret Fenn are no strangers to dealing with the challenges of coach touring. But now, like…
A helping hand for operators in keeping on top of safety
Keeping staff and customers safe is naturally a responsibility that no operator should take lightly. From vehicle roadworthiness and staff…
Bedfords and gravy salt: The family story of Kings Coaches
Having recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, Kings Coaches is clearly adept at meeting industry challenges. But as the company looks…