Industry split over potential for National DCPC pass or fail via periodic test
The industry remains split over proposals for a pass-or-fail option to be included in the new National Driver CPC (DCPC)…
How subcontracting can help SME bus operator franchising worries
Use of subcontracting in bus franchising could be one relatively easy means of protecting the interests of incumbent small- and…
PCV driving test numbers in long-term fall but pass rate increasing
The number of PCV driving tests being taken in Great Britain lags well behind volumes seen in previous decades although…
Zero-tolerance attitude towards harassment is imperative for industry
Coach and bus operators must be proactive in taking action against the issue of sexism and misogyny in all its…
Coach sector fears allayed as Dorset ‘tourist tax’ scheme halted
The Managing Director of Alfa Travel has welcomed news that the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government…
Five-year bus funding call underlined by CPT via inquiry submission
The need for a five-year funding settlement approach for bus services has once more been highlighted by the Confederation of…
Fossil diesel, HVO and oil all up in December 2024, Portland finds
After closing November 2024 at US$73 per barrel, Brent crude futures remained relatively stable in December 2024, climbing gradually to…
Wrightbus heralds buoyant order book amid strong January
Wrightbus is claiming its strongest ever start to the year with a record-breaking 12 months set to come. The Northern…
The Big Coach Conversation to be staged in Derby on 27 March
The Big Coach Conversation will be staged on Wednesday 27 March at Derbyshire County Cricket Club in Derby. The event…
First Yutong GTe14 electric coach deliveries made to retail buyers
The first Yutong GTe14 battery-electric tri-axle coach deliveries to retail buyers have been made, with Wattsway Travel and Westway Coach…
