‘A survival guide to the coach industry peak summer season’
This is my 15th peak ‘silly season’ in the coach industry. While they get no easier, you certainly learn a…
O-Licence revocation and £1,100 penalty for Jackies Coaches
Vehicle maintenance problems and failure to operate services has led to the four-vehicle O-Licence held by Gloucester-based Jackies Coaches Ltd…
National Trust and its attitude towards coach operator clients
We are constantly being advised that coaches are not welcome at National Trust locations at certain times despite operating tours…
Existing bus decarbonisation work must precede new ideas
Who guessed that we were going to have a summer election? Did Rishi Sunak think he might get more votes…
Totalkare: From vehicle lifts to pits, and everything in-between
Six years ago, Totalkare was solely a supplier of column lifts to commercial vehicle workshops. But strong and ongoing growth…
Bus driver break facilities: Comfort and cleanliness are not optional
When I started in the industry, break facilities for drivers and crews were often dire. It was not so much…
Mr and Mrs Bull – is it time for a new chapter in coaching?
It’s 60 years since Roger Bull started his first job in the coach industry. But as he and his wife…
Authorities confident for summer coach season at Port of Dover
The Port of Dover fell under the spotlight once again during the spring bank holiday weekend when long waits and…
Is parts availability a growing concern for the coach industry?
Parts availability is becoming more and more of a concern for coach operators. I’m quite fortunate that we carry a…
General election may delay progress of coach policy matters
I am sure that you cannot have failed to notice that a general election has been called for Thursday 4…
