RHA policy for long-term coach PSVAR resolution due ‘shortly’
RHA will publish a set of recommendations for a long-term resolution to PSVAR for coaches “shortly.” The trade body intends…
McGill’s depot electrification work gets underway
Depot infrastructure upgrade work at three McGill's Buses depots has started as part of a 68-bus electrification project by the…
Stagecoach is thanking carbon-conscious passengers on Clean Air Day
To mark Clean Air Day on 17 June, believed to be the UK’s largest air pollution campaign, Stagecoach East Midlands…
Xelabus to return AEC Regent V to Southampton service
Eastleigh operator Xelabus will return a heritage member of its fleet to the streets of Southampton carrying passengers later this…
PSVAR exemption decision for H2S ‘at least two weeks away’
Ministers are “actively considering” how PSVAR will apply to in-scope home-to-school services after the current exemption expires on 31 July,…
Road pricing: Position coaches with politicians, says UKCOA
Road pricing has been touted as what will plug the void in fuel duty revenue created by a move to…
Test Drive: VDL Futura FHD2 PSVAR of Stanley Travel
The VDL Futura FHD2 has a strong reputation as a premium coach and a loyal following. Its Dutch manufacturer established…
MSP crisis leaves some coach operators in card payment limbo
A reluctance among some merchant services providers (MSPs) to continue to work with the travel industry on card payment transactions…
UKCOA member interview: Bluebird Coaches of Weymouth
Peter Bradley converses with UKCOA members Martyn and Gemma Hoare of Bluebird Coaches of Weymouth Bluebird Coaches has a fascinating…
Johnsons’ Irizar i8s complete the luxury offering
Johnsons Coach and Bus Travel began touring again on 17 May, with two new Irizar i8 integrals. They are a…
