Go Cotswolds celebrates 75% rise in passenger volume
Minibus operator Go Cotswolds is celebrating a 75% rise in passenger volume in 2024 for its guided tours. The family-run…
Quest to ban school use of Section 19 permit regime reignites
A campaign to prevent schools from operating minibuses under the Section 19 permit regime has restarted with a relaunched petition…
Is holy grail of longer-term bus funding in England coming at last?
Bus services in England may well gain a three-year funding settlement out of the spending review, Local Transport Minister Simon…
Clarity on key asks from coach and bus is priority, minister explains
Under-Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood has made clear his willingness to engage with the coach and bus industry.…
Finding bus franchising solution for SME operators is imperative
A Bus Centre of Excellence webinar on plans for buses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough included a clear indication that the…
NP Coaches: Strong investment delivering results for Iver business
The past five years have allowed many coach businesses to take stock, refocus and consider where the future lies. Among…
Flibco: The tech company aiming to revamp coach airport transfers
Flibco, which will launch in the UK on 1 April by offering a Stansted Airport-London service, has major plans for…
Grant Palmer at 25: Opportunities abound for independent
Last year, independent bus operator Grant Palmer celebrated its 25th anniversary. The company made headlines after it grew its presence…
Neuro research prompts new communication vibrancy at Shearings
In December 2024, Leger Shearings Group introduced a rebrand of the Shearings identity. But this was no ordinary rebrand. A…
Mistral Specialist Vehicles: Targeting the accessible minibus sector
Coach and bus vehicle and finance supplier Mistral Group has a new string to its bow: Mistral Specialist Vehicles. That…
