Franchising is not the only way forward for bus services
Some of the same problems and solutions may exist in either a franchise or non-regulated model, writes Confederation of Passenger…
‘Vital to look beyond headline claims of bus route reductions’
We would all like to see more buses carrying more people to more places. Bus is by far the most…
Decarbonisation imperative in coach: MD sounds warning
The Managing Director of a coach company has cautioned that the UK coach sector must accelerate its transition to greener…
Bus Open Data Service: ‘DfT is listening to the industry’
The Department for Transport (DfT) recently paused for thought on the Bus Open Data Service (BODS) in England. An event…
Coaching: Small and disparate – or shrewd and savvy?
A fair rate for the job. But what is that? I don’t know, and neither does my more successful and…
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…
