Is an open-door policy needed for coach and bus recruitment?
Attracting the next generation of staff is a conundrum, although a scroll of LinkedIn or observation of coaches and buses…
Women engineers are leading the future for coach and bus
On International Women in Engineering Day 2025 (23 June), we celebrate the women powering innovation, sustainability, and reliability in the…
What of hard-to-reach coach and bus areas for zero-emission shift?
The latest market data showing that the UK coach, bus and minibus market grew for the eighth successive quarter is…
Integrated transport: What does it really mean for bus services?
Integration is something of a holy grail, but often without an explanation of what it means. Is it a focus…
50km restriction on young coach and bus drivers makes no sense
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander recently announced a lowering of the minimum age to become a licensed train driver to 18,…
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…
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…
