Graham Vidler: Bus’s role in reducing transport poverty
Improving public transport can make a real difference to household finances, writes Confederation of Passenger Transport CEO Graham Vidler Put…
The electrifying opportunities for buses in 2024
As we stand on the cusp of 2024, the electric mobility revolution feels like it has finally gained unstoppable momentum.…
CPT President’s Diary: Signs of patronage growth are welcome
In a busy month for CPT, President Ralph Roberts welcomes recent suggestions that passenger numbers are bouncing back On 20…
UKCOA celebrates 60 years of Southgate and Finchley Coaches
UKCOA celebrates the 60th anniversary of Southgate and Finchley Coaches, which recently held a special anniversary event This autumn we…
Coach and bus political game ups its pre-election stakes
The likely move to a Labour government at the next general election gives coach and bus much to consider, blurred…
What of difficult to reach areas of coach and bus zero-emission?
For some years now, the transition to zero tailpipe emission buses has flourished in the UK, thanks to repeated injections…
Time to change how the industry is painted to potential recruits
I write this column in 35-degree heat with a cold beer by my side, sitting beside a private pool at…
Consider Sir Clive’s marginal gains strategy in driver training
While our health and safety metrics were improving post-COVID-19, we were starting to see occurrences of low-level vehicle damage increasing,…
Opinion: Bee Network will be under pressure to deliver
Public patience may wear thin if reregulation schemes are not quick to make improvements, writes our politics correspondent Word reaches…
Opinion: More recognition for coach operators needed
Government must support the important role played by an overlooked segment of the industry, says Confederation of Passenger Transport Chief…