PSVAR: What is required, and what is practical, are very different
Things that were going to kill off the coach industry: Compulsory seatbelts. Digital tachographs. Euro IV, V and then VI.…
‘Electric vehicle training: Where are the courses and resources?’
As an individual with over 30 years’ experience in the transport industry, I find myself retired but concerned about the…
Transport policy on the countdown to the general election
Little separates UK's two main parties when it comes transport policy, writes our Westminster insider Somebody asked me recently if…
TfWM BSIP shift illustrates bus sector funding challenge
Fully understanding the government’s position on shared transport is never easy, for it is an approach full of contradiction. Minister…
Recruitment: No solving today’s problems with yesterday’s solutions
At Nottingham City Transport (NCT), we have found that successful recruitment starts with acknowledging that you won’t solve today’s hiring…
Clarity on BODS and PSVAR needed for home-to-school services
Changes to how school services are licenced and registered could reduce PSVAR and BODS issues, argues UK Coach Operators Association…
ZEBRA 2 scheme brings welcome change for zero-emission buses
The recently announced second round of the Department for Transport Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme in England comes…
‘Simon Newman – an operator held in the highest regard’
I knew Simon Newman quite well – I worked for Charles Rickards Tours (CRT) in 1964-72 before moving to the…
Speak up for coach and bus industry’s plight
MPs need to be reminded about the value of our industry and the challenges we face, says Confederation of Passenger…
Government’s rural focus for ZEBRA is welcome
Westminster may be recognising the challenges for non-urban services when it comes to decarbonisation, writes Confederation of Passenger Transport Director…
