‘Do not bite the hand that feeds you’
I think the coach and bus industry should not bite the hand that feeds it. The intemperate and, may I…
Is there still space for innovation in the bus industry?
Martin Griffiths’ departure from Stagecoach following the company’s acquisition by German asset management company DWS Infrastructure in 2022 makes me…
2023: A fresh perspective on coaches
In the last three months, I’ve been struck by the passion and dedication of the coach operators I’ve met in…
Agency PCV drivers: Striking a balance is imperative
It is fair to that that it’s very rare to set out to want agency PCV drivers – but with…
‘A lot to consider for wheel fitment and security’
Wheel fitment: This is a sensitive issue to write about! There are many strong opinions (probably more than there are…
What could a recession mean for the coach industry?
Last month, I said that January drags. It does, although to contradict myself, it now seems only two minutes since…
‘Coach industry has little to fear from LA in-house moves’
For us, January always goes painfully slowly. We are quiet, the days drag, drivers are scratching around for things to…
Transport for Wales: ‘Not the answer for country’s buses’
Operating buses in Wales with a completely different colour of politics and significantly varying aspirations for those services to many…
DRT: It’s no panacea, even where bus usage is low
There has been no shortage of coverage in the trade press over the last few years of various demand responsive…
Beavis Travel and Rover Coaches – gone but not forgotten?
On Thursday 8 November2012, you carried an article under Retrospective: Beavis Coaches (which ceased trading on 31 March 2013). On…
