Crucial months ahead for new administration and bus sector
Following the establishment of ‘Shadow’ Great British Railways and the progression of the rail Public Ownership Bill, the government has…
PI Decisions: Does safety come second to convenience?
I note the recent decisions from two Public Inquiries (PIs): A wheel loss incident involving a Scottish council SEND minibus…
CPT President: Investment in bus offers great returns
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) recently highlighted its report on the economic impact of local bus services. I was…
Back-to-office mandates: A building opportunity for coach and bus?
Grand talk of bus franchising and promise of wholesale reform risks overshadowing some parts of the coach and bus industry’s…
Roadworks impact and organisation approach needs overhaul
The curse of roadworks is known to anyone who uses the highway network. Equally, their impact on the timely and…
EU Entry/Exit System: No app clarity adds worry for coach traffic
The Schengen area EU Entry/Exit System (EES) for 'third country' visitors will commence operation in November in a move that,…
Growing Euro Bus Expo momentum illustrates trade show appetite
Euro Bus Expo is back at the NEC Birmingham in November. The three-day flagship event will represent a return for…
Bus industry awaits government clarity on the short term
When new Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her financial statement on 29 July, she painted a grim picture of the country’s…
An operator’s culture club: Do your staff feel the beat?
Culture: The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society. What is your work culture like –…
Bus franchising will not negate need for zero-emission funding
In the blink of an eye, the first month of the new government has passed with renewed promises to revolutionise…
