Accessible information Regs and rail replacement: The latest hurdle
That requirements for onboard announcements as laid down in the Accessible Information Regulations (AIR) will likely capture rail replacement work…
Road policy: Sense must take priority over the political rhetoric
Is there a “war on the motorist” as none other than the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said? In the…
Overnight coach parking rules: Is there a lack of common sense?
One of my drivers had a roadside check recently in Central London and was issued with a warning as he…
Where for zero-emission bus rollout after grant funding ends?
The recent announcement of successful bids under the second round of the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme in England…
PSVAR — what next on the roadmap for compliance?
We are just over three months away from the next step in the minimum levels of compliance required for those…
Bus group appetite for coach: What of the purchasers’ position?
There have been a few notable acquisitions of privately-owned coach operators by the large groups over the last year. Perhaps…
Skills Bootcamp admission for PCV must follow 50km loosening
News that the government is consulting on relaxing the 50km, regular service restriction that applies to the youngest PCV drivers…
‘I am astonished that the Bourton situation has got to where it is’
Thank you so much for publishing my last offering regarding the situation in Bourton-on-the-Water. I am astonished it has got…
Peak season here for coaches – but remember your own wellbeing
It is the last week of the Easter holidays, and we are ticking over nicely. Not too busy. A few…
Does a quiet time lie in store for buses at Westminster?
For those who missed the announcement in mid-March, the Department for Transport (DfT) has carried out a modest reorganisation. In…