Bus patronage in early 2021 avoids return to mid-2020 depths
Bus patronage in Britain predictably plummeted in the early days of 2021 after strengthened movement restrictions were introduced. But it…
DVSA clarifies reissued Driver Qualification Card date error
DVSA has clarified an error with the Driver Qualification Card (DQC) expiry date on some cards that have been reissued…
More operators offer free transport to vaccination centres
More operators have stepped in to assist with the free-of-charge transport of people to and from coronavirus COVID-19 vaccination appointments,…
Emergency temporary bus service variation process activated
Operators in England that need to make a temporary variation to a registered bus service because of the pandemic may…
Doug Claringbold named First West of England MD
Doug Claringbold has been appointed Managing Director of First West of England. He will join the business in February, and…
British Tourism & Travel Show and BCTAs moved to September
The British Tourism & Travel Show has been rescheduled to take place at the NEC Birmingham on 22-23 September. The…
Stagecoach works with GreenRoad to prevent bridge strikes
Stagecoach is working with GreenRoad on a £4m national rollout of bridge strike prevention technology. It will capture 8,000 coaches…
National Express coach holidays arm sees 185% bookings rise
National Express has seen “a 185% increase” in bookings through its package coach holidays division for spring and summer 2021…
TfL completes upgrade of core bus fleet to Euro VI or better
Every bus used on the Transport for London (TfL) core network now meets Euro VI emission standards or better. The…
Section 19 and Section 22 permit guidance revised by DfT
The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued updated guidance on Section 19 and Section 22 permit use. Changes centre on…
