Stanley Travel: A focus on consistency, costs, and the ‘top yard’
Family-owned Stanley Travel is adjusting to the recent retirement of one of its directors, one of the best known names…
Bus franchising will not negate need for zero-emission funding
In the blink of an eye, the first month of the new government has passed with renewed promises to revolutionise…
Improper minibus operation punished by ban and reduction in fleet
Failing to park small vehicles at its authorised operating centres has led to the O-Licence held by Bristol-based SJ and…
Leicester Buses Partnership shows that franchising is not for all
Scope for strong bus partnership to rapidly deliver service improvements, patronage growth and fleet decarbonisation has again been illustrated by…

Positive relationships and a personal approach bloom for GH Watts
Having celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, Leicester-based G.H.Watts Coaches has a thriving business focused on private hire and school…
Lynsey Milligan: Keeping a coaching heartbeat within the family
Family-owned coach businesses carry a legacy of dedication, passion, and resilience across multiple generations. Lynsey Milligan, who last month turned…
Regarding the regulation of Section 19 and Section 22 permits
I found your recent article on the subject of the regulatory landscape of restricted O-Licences and Section 19 and Section…
A grassroots approach to employee wellbeing in Warrington
Employees are a company’s most vital assets, and their health and wellbeing, both physical and emotional, feeds directly into productivity…
Summer: Time to take coaching stock – and take a break
The summer is a good time for taking stock and planning for the autumn as well as being able to…
More calls by coach sector for 50km young driver restriction reform
Bluebird Coaches of Weymouth has repeated concerns over the impact of the 50km, regular service restriction for PCV drivers below…