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…
How to create an electric coach or bus depot and keep costs down
Welcome back to Switched On, a series of articles that we are writing to help operators to understand the best…
Skills and training must be clear on coach and bus political agenda
Labour continues to court business big and small as a general election looms. It has pledged to reform the training…
BODS and Accessibility Regs: Impact on coach?
A challenge for many of us working in transport is keeping track of legislation. For example, deregulation and the subsequent…
New mayors have the power to improve coach and bus services
Our President’s column this month highlights some of the issues we’re grappling with ahead of the much-anticipated general election. However,…
Spring elections keep bus franchising to the forefront
No amount of sugar-coating can disguise how bad the local and mayoral elections, along with the Blackpool South by-election, were…
