Arriva to debut Cymru Coastliner coach service in North Wales
Arriva Cymru will introduce a Cymru Coastliner-branded CC12 coach service in North Wales for the peak summer season from 22…
National Insurance increase draws mixed coach and bus response
A varied response to the hike in employers’ National Insurance (NI) contributions on 6 April has been forthcoming from the…
First Bus introducing new ETMs in Ticketer partnership renewal
First Bus has renewed its partnership with Ticketer, investing £20 million to roll out new electronic ticket machines (ETMs) across…
Women in Transport: 20 years completed, but a lot still to do
Women in Transport celebrated its 20th anniversary in early June, and the advocacy group remains committed to increasing the number…
Is an open-door policy needed for coach and bus recruitment?
Attracting the next generation of staff is a conundrum, although a scroll of LinkedIn or observation of coaches and buses…
What of hard-to-reach coach and bus areas for zero-emission shift?
The latest market data showing that the UK coach, bus and minibus market grew for the eighth successive quarter is…
Integrated transport: What does it really mean for bus services?
Integration is something of a holy grail, but often without an explanation of what it means. Is it a focus…
Ferqui small coach products gain fresh wind under EVM supply
EVM further grew its small coach range in 2024 when it became UK distributor of Ferqui products. That came with…
Coach parking: Enforcement needed at motorway service areas
Wondering whether coach parking bays at motorway service areas will be available and not taken by trucks is just another…
Preparation is key for coach operators – as is having a plan B
To succeed commercially and ably serve the community, coach operators need to be masters in preparation, says Edwards Coaches Commercial…
