PSVAR review call for evidence: ‘We should all respond’
The recent announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) that it plans to call for evidence and feedback from operators…
‘Act now on recruiting young people’
We’re into the busy season now and this is the first time we’ve found we are a driver short. We…
Warranties – are they even worth the hassle?
For many years now I have mainly purchased vehicles brand new and, as such, I receive what is called a…
Scheduled coach growth benefits the wider industry
Scheduled coach services are on the up. That is shown by growth in England, Scotland, and – shortly – in…
How can electric bus chargers service other sectors?
Over 2,000 battery-electric buses are in service today in the UK, according to recent Zemo Partnership analysis. That means there…
Recruitment and retention: Don’t forget past lessons
The wheels of the economy and government policy keep turning. In my 50-plus years as a passionate advocate of public…
Opinion: National Bus Strategy has failed to deliver
The nationwide strategic plan for buses needs a major rethink, argues our political insider It’s fair to say that the…
UKCOA presents your summer ‘to do’ list
As the schools close for summer and companies gear up for autumn, Peter Bradley urges you not to forget the…
Opinion: Coach and bus have wide-ranging societal impact
The industry is about much more than moving people from A to B, highlights CPT CEO Graham Vidler As we…
We must raise local awareness of bus’s plight
Engagement with local authorities is important for the survival of rural services, argues CPT President Ralph Roberts Uppermost in my…
