More sought in EC coach tourism drivers hours reform
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed proposals published by the European Commission (EC) to reform EU hours rules…
BSIP Plus requires LTA bus budgets to be maintained
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England must maintain existing bus budgets as a condition of receiving Bus Service Improvement Plan…
Bus Open Data Service: ‘DfT is listening to the industry’
The Department for Transport (DfT) recently paused for thought on the Bus Open Data Service (BODS) in England. An event…
Independents: Navigating the future amid rapid change
As decarbonisation, franchising and a shifting political landscape challenge businesses, current and former independents voice their opinions With the bus…
Stagecoach Manchester delivers for Parklife festival
Buses’ capacity to flexibly support major events was demonstrated again in June when Stagecoach Manchester successfully delivered an operation to…
False statements lead to licence revocation
False statements and the use of the O-Licence by an unlicensed operator have led to the revocation of the licence…
‘Act now on recruiting young people’
We’re into the busy season now and this is the first time we’ve found we are a driver short. We…
Trade bodies unite on Westminster engine idling issue
With Westminster Council threatening to remove coach parking bays in Tothill Street due to complaints over engine idling, industry associations…
IRTE Skills Challenge 2023: The best year yet!
The atmosphere was better than ever at the 2023 IRTE Skills Challenge. Competition was fierce but fun, as 60 apprentices…
Two-year ban as operator and Transport Manager
Safir Shafi was disqualified for two years from holding a PSV O-Licence and from acting as a TM after revocation…
