Autonomous vehicles – opportunity or threat for the coach sector?
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are no longer science fiction. They’re being trialled on public roads, integrated into urban transport strategy, and…
PSVAR requirements: are we tilting at unachievable windmills?
Like many operators, I heard the news in 2019 that I would need vehicles that would comply with PSVAR. In…
Retention: the missing half of the staff recruitment equation
For years, the conversation about women in the coach, bus and community transport sector has focused on recruitment; how to…
The vehicle fire problem: is there cause for us to be concerned?
I can remember when I was working for Sunderland Corporation Transport (SCT) and the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive…
DfT ‘lacks commitment on long-term bus funding’
Five-year funding settlements for bus services were pushed by the Transport Committee recently, but the government was notably cautious in…
Bus Services Act in England must be a starter for decarbonisation
The Bus Services Act in England, which passed into law last month, represents another significant step towards aligning public transport…
The importance of nurturing the next generation of coach drivers
The coach sector needs to work hard to remove barriers to entry and inspire potential new drivers, stresses Simon Ingham,…
Putting coach and bus industry asks in Scotland to its politicians
The CPT Scotland Conference saw coach and bus industry needs in the nation aired via a pre-election manifesto, writes Paul…
routeone Awards 2025: waiting for the winners is almost over
At the time of writing, little more than 36 hours remained until the 2025 routeone Awards presentation evening. The culmination…
Autumn Budget looks set to be a tricky one for coach and bus
Speculation around this month’s Budget is at fever pitch, with mainstream media sources attempting to outdo each other in drawing…
