MP engagement: Important – and beneficial – work for an operator
The UK woke up on 5 July to find that Labour had secured a significant majority in the general election,…
What does UKCOA seek of the new Labour government?
As I write this the new government has been elected and Sir Keir Starmer is in the process of appointing…
How coach and bus fared in the general election run-up
As Graham Vidler sets out in his column this month, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) will be lobbying the…
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…
