What scope for more scheduled coach services within Wales?
In August, Newport Transport became the latest operator to partner with FlixBus, diversifying its work into scheduled coach services between…
PSVAR: What is required, and what is practical, are very different
Things that were going to kill off the coach industry: Compulsory seatbelts. Digital tachographs. Euro IV, V and then VI.…
‘Electric vehicle training: Where are the courses and resources?’
As an individual with over 30 years’ experience in the transport industry, I find myself retired but concerned about the…
Rejection of Anthony Hazell’s bid for new licence upheld on appeal
The refusal of a bid for a new three-vehicle O-Licence by former Carmel Coaches Director Anthony Hazell by Traffic Commissioner…
Multi-operator bus ticketing: A political, not technical, issue?
We take a look at the challenges and opportunities that lie on the road to integration for multimodal, multi-operator bus…
Glen Valley Tours: ‘Can I cut a hole in the side of it?’
The COVID-19 pandemic provided a pause, giving many coach operators an opportunity to consider the future direction of the business.…
TfWM BSIP shift illustrates bus sector funding challenge
Fully understanding the government’s position on shared transport is never easy, for it is an approach full of contradiction. Minister…
Go-Ahead ‘final preparations’ for GM bus franchising first tranche
Go-Ahead Group says that it is making “final preparations” for bus franchising in Greater Manchester as its Go North West…
Recruitment: No solving today’s problems with yesterday’s solutions
At Nottingham City Transport (NCT), we have found that successful recruitment starts with acknowledging that you won’t solve today’s hiring…
Abbotts of Leeming invests – and focuses on its strengths
After facing challenges experienced by many in the industry, the arrival of three new Temsa coaches is giving North Yorkshire-based…
