Time for government at every level to stay the course on bus
Six months into Greater Manchester’s new Bee Network model, public transport is at a pivotal moment as franchising now seeks…
Preparation is key for coach operators – as is having a plan B
To succeed commercially and ably serve the community, coach operators need to be masters in preparation, says Edwards Coaches Commercial…
New devolution process could be positive for coach and bus
Prepare for change. England’s network of local authorities is about to go through its biggest shake-up in a generation. So…
DfT report hints at coach accessibility work going beyond vehicles
Research into coach and bus service accessibility commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) has been published around a year…
Tracking Success: Why our unique tracking system is a game-changer for transport recruitment
The transport industry has long faced a critical challenge, with persistent skills shortages at all levels of the business. At…
Contract pricing conundrum: Unlikely to get easier any time soon
A telling line from provisional liquidators of coach operator Fishers Tours cites fixed contract income coupled to rising costs as…
Public finances ‘will be the definer of future bus policy and practice’
The state of public finances will be the largest influence on future bus policy and practice, Confederation of Passenger Transport…
Bus industry change also brings opportunity: Transdev UK chief
The bus industry is at a time of unprecedented change in multiple areas, Transdev UK and Ireland CEO Guillaume Chanussot…
Low likelihood of spending review bonanza for bus: David Leeder
Any likelihood of the bus industry in England seeing noteworthy extra funding as an outcome of June’s spending review is…
Bus operator political engagement ‘is key in non-franchising areas’
Bus operators in areas where franchising plans are not currently on the table must play a long game engaging with…
