Pay-per-mile ‘unlikely’ for electric coach and bus in future: expert
There is little chance that a planned pay-per-mile charging regime for electric and plug-in hybrid cars from 2028 would be…
Reflecting on coach and bus in 2025, and looking forward to 2026
As year-end approaches, members of the coach and bus industry might spare a second between mince pies, turkey sandwiches and…
Bus service improvement work requires more than fares-first focus
Something is lost on ministers when they anchor better bus services in England to lower fares. Beneficial in the short-term…
Small actions, big impact: everyday inclusion in transport
As we come to the end of 2025, it is natural to look back at the big milestones, the major…
How CPT measures against its coach and bus manifestos
CPT continues to deliver on its coach and bus mission statements from 2024, says CPT President Paul Lynch In thinking…
A time to reflect and look ahead as coach operators
Simon Ingham, Edwards Coaches Commercial Manager, reviews the past 12 months in the coach sector The festive season is upon…
New local authority bus company work: tread carefully if interested
The Bus Services Act in England has passed and will be fully enacted over a period of time, and most…
An update to current exemptions to PSVAR
As I write this, there is still no news on what happens to the existing medium-term exemptions to PSVAR from…
Does Budget signal expansion of road user charging in future?
After the noise and the fury surrounding the 2025 Budget, hopefully we are now entering a period of greater policy…
Electric vehicles: are you going to be part of the transition?
Every major technological transition follows a pattern. New entrants emerge and grow rapidly. Some incumbents adapt and thrive. Others don’t,…
