Ampcontrol supports First Bus electrification ambitions
First Bus has selected electrical engineering specialist Ampcontrol to support the electrification of its bus fleets. The two companies launched…
Further three months for Wales Bus Emergency Scheme
The Bus Emergency Scheme (BES) revenue support mechanism in Wales has been granted an “initial extension” of three months beyond…
Bourton coach parking: More talks on long-term solution
Further discussions are taking place to establish whether there is “a long-term solution” to the seemingly everlasting problem of coach…
NXWM 300 electric bus order: A landmark moment?
The recent news that National Express West Midlands (NXWM) will order 300 battery-electric buses worth a staggering ÂŁ150 million is…
Solving driver crisis key to industry business confidence
Business confidence across the industry has been in short supply for much of the past three years. Market research among…
Is there still space for innovation in the bus industry?
Martin Griffiths’ departure from Stagecoach following the company’s acquisition by German asset management company DWS Infrastructure in 2022 makes me…
Maynes Legacy: Making a good VIP product even better
Corporate and VIP work is an important source of revenue to the coach industry. Some operators are particularly well placed…
Agency PCV drivers: Striking a balance is imperative
It is fair to that that it’s very rare to set out to want agency PCV drivers – but with…
‘A lot to consider for wheel fitment and security’
Wheel fitment: This is a sensitive issue to write about! There are many strong opinions (probably more than there are…
What could a recession mean for the coach industry?
Last month, I said that January drags. It does, although to contradict myself, it now seems only two minutes since…