Marking 50 years of the Confederation of Passenger Transport
You can trace the origins of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) back to about 1890 — when private operators,…
Alexander Dennis promises class-leading figures for Enviro200EV
Alexander Dennis continues to promise much for its next-generation Enviro200EV battery-electric single-deck bus, which will break cover in 2025. What…
‘Whole systems’ approach to transport decarbonisation imperative
Zemo Partnership has published a Delivery Roadmap for Net Zero Transport. It sets out the interventions required across key policy…
There is a serious issue afoot for our industry and young people
As the government continues its mission to ruin our country even further, has anyone broken down what is coming in…
Bus accessibility: Let’s not forget those who are less ambulant
Let me go back around 40 years. One of the themes of the mid-1980s was making modifications to buses to…
Looking to sell your coach business? Try the 21point5 Group
Across the UK there is a visible appetite among large bus groups, private equity companies and individuals of high net…
What will rail renationalisation mean for replacement services?
As the Labour government advances its plan for the renationalisation of most UK rail services through Great British Railways (GBR),…
Partnerships at the fore across a career in buses for Marc Reddy
With a 37-year career in the industry, Marc Reddy has wide experience of running successful bus operations. Throughout his managerial…
Still no roller brake testing requirement at every vehicle inspection?
It was interesting to read the new DVSA Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness. We all thought the long-awaited update would require…
Roadworthiness: How changes to DVSA bible will affect operators
DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness (GMRW) underwent significant changes in November and many fleet operators stand to be affected. Law…
