Surprises amid the predictability of ministerial announcements
It came as no surprise that Louise Haigh was appointed as the new Secretary of State for Transport and Simon…
New government can unlock huge opportunities for coach and bus
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) will waste no time building upon the positive relationships it worked hard to develop…
New transport ministers must act quickly on coach and bus tasks
The new government’s transport inbox is already overflowing. Secretary of State Louise Haigh (pictured, above) looks set to be effective…
Bus cab design: Improved greatly, but still more to do, says Pailton
The main character from the 1970s British sitcom On the Buses, a driver named Stan, was always trying to get…
Whitelaws’ exit from coach operation is an industry note of caution
That well-respected operator Whitelaws has chosen to end its coaching operations and focus on bus work comes as a big…
Employment law changes under a Labour government
The general election has been called to take place on Thursday 4 July and the polls have predicted a Labour…
Bus retrofit to battery-electric: What should operators consider?
Welcome back to Switched On. Having set out the key drivers of electric bus total cost of ownership and explored…
Honours List grasps industry’s societal position, but what of others?
Members of the industry are again included on an Honours List, this time to mark the King’s birthday. Services to…
Contract income: Still the foundation that coaching is built upon?
Amid talk of the coaching busy season, big numbers passing through Dover despite some difficulties, and the sector prominent via…
‘A survival guide to the coach industry peak summer season’
This is my 15th peak ‘silly season’ in the coach industry. While they get no easier, you certainly learn a…
