Coach and bus policy: Some progress in 2023, but more to do
The start of 2023 brought much anticipation about key moves from government around zero-emission coach and bus policy. While progress…
In response to rail replacement and Section 19 permit matters
I would like to respond to a couple of recent items in routeone. First: Transport for Wales (TfW) to expect…
Passing on the baton as the industry looks to move forward
The Confederation of Passenger Transport's President considers some of the issues that have dominated his term My two years of…
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…
