DRT: It’s no panacea, even where bus usage is low
There has been no shortage of coverage in the trade press over the last few years of various demand responsive transport (DRT) schemes. They...
Beavis Travel and Rover Coaches – gone but not forgotten?
On Thursday 8 November2012, you carried an article under Retrospective: Beavis Coaches (which ceased trading on 31 March 2013). On Tuesday 1 September2020 you...
ZECT to launch report with solutions to ZE transition
CPT’s Zero Emission Coach Taskforce is preparing to launch its second report outlining solutions for the transition to ZE vehicles
The past 12 months have...
Zemo: More zero-emission bus ‘key moves’ due in 2023
This year could (and should) see some key moves from the government regarding zero-emission bus (ZEB) funding and policy in the UK.
Not only do...
Our chance to extol the virtues of the sector?
While the £2 single fare cap has divided some, Ralph Roberts notes its effect on headlines – as well as the positive impact of...
Long-term bus funding: Strings attached if it arrives
What will 2023 hold for the bus industry? The primary hope must surely be that whatever decisions governments take, principally in relation to any...
Is local authority in-house operation really a threat?
That two local authorities (LAs) decided in 2022 to take in-house the operation of some formerly contracted passenger transport is notable. But with changes...
PSVAR: Let us not forget medium-term deadlines
Peter Bradley urges operator involvement in the ongoing review of PSVAR and incremental steps to improve accessibility
It was on Wednesday 13 April last year,...
A happy New Year for coaches in 2023?
As 2023 approaches, routeone speaks to three coach operators around the UK to gauge the mood going into the new year. Is there good...
The Christmas carol of a family coach operator
On the first day of Christmas, the coaching gods sent to me a Transport Manager’s CPC.
On the second day of Christmas, the coaching gods...
Steve Jackson back to Wrightbus as UK Sales Manager
Wrightbus has appointed Steve Jackson as UK Sales Manager. It represents a return to the Ballymena bus builder after almost five years away for...
