Bus driver break facilities: Comfort and cleanliness are not optional
When I started in the industry, break facilities for drivers and crews were often dire. It was not so much…
Is parts availability a growing concern for the coach industry?
Parts availability is becoming more and more of a concern for coach operators. I’m quite fortunate that we carry a…
General election may delay progress of coach policy matters
I am sure that you cannot have failed to notice that a general election has been called for Thursday 4…
CPT President: Highlighting the value of coach for our economy
With the general election called earlier than expected, Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Chief Executive Graham Vidler has written about…
‘Labour set for power as general election crunch time approaches’
Nigel Farage’s decision to stand as a candidate for the Clacton constituency in the general election on 4 July and…
CPT CEO: No cause for let-up despite election pause
Rumours came and went several times over recent months around Westminster and across Whitehall, but Rishi Sunak’s decision to call…
More coach consolidation: Industry evolution continues apace
The coach industry has become used to consolidation in recent years. But the latest example of that – creation of…
July general election may leave industry hanging for rest of 2024
The coach and bus industry has a lot riding on politicians in 2024. Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a general…
Heavy vehicle testing: Upping fees is unavoidable for reform
The heavy vehicle testing regime has come under close scrutiny in recent years. It was left in disarray from 2020…
Is DfT going cold on National DCPC test-based renewal option?
The first component of Driver CPC reform will be enacted this year as planned, subject to parliamentary time being found…
