Metroline and Realise launch bus driver apprenticeship scheme
Metroline has teamed up with training provider Realise to launch an apprenticeship programme for would-be bus drivers in Manchester. The…
RHA parliamentary roundtable viewed positively by coach operator
A parliamentary roundtable session arranged by RHA on 7 May was a great success, according to one attendee from an…
Centurion Travel uses Ferdia to modernise its coach operations
Centurion Travel of Midsomer Norton is among early coach operator customers of Ferdia in the UK, and the operator’s Director…
Dover school groups coach fast track pilot guidance is released
The Department for Education (DfE) has published guidance for school groups travelling via the Port of Dover by coach and…
Enviro400 pair are first new double-deckers for Faresaver Buses
Faresaver Buses of Chippenham has taken delivery of its first new double-deckers in the form of two Alexander Dennis Enviro400…
Lack of evidence sees injury claim against bus operator dismissed
Lack of evidence of an alleged impact saw a claim against East London Bus and Coach Company Ltd, trading as…
What should come next after the bus fare cap scheme in England?
The government-supported bus fare cap initiative is set to end in December. With a view on 2026, we asked the…
How hard is it to undo a decision to go with bus franchising?
Would any bus operator disagree with the sentiment that transport planning relies on a long-term approach? For those that believe…
ZEBRA 2 additional funding: Operator information developing
Further details have come of operator beneficiaries of the £38 million in additional funding for battery-electric bus procurement in England…
MHFA: ASOT delivers message on supporting driver wellbeing
May marks Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May), with a theme on community. A recent course led by Ross Lockett…
