NXWM 300 electric bus order: A landmark moment?
The recent news that National Express West Midlands (NXWM) will order 300 battery-electric buses worth a staggering £150 million is…
Some thoughts on my old stomping ground…
I write in response to the routeone industry expert column published in January’s issue. One must remember that The Highland…
CPT President: As ever, a mixed bag lays before us
February is here already and much uncertainty remains over funding, air quality measures and priority. But there is cause for…
Driver recruitment and succession planning
This month, UK Coach Operators Association Managing Director Peter Bradley looks at the challenging issue of recruiting coach drivers In…
Solving driver crisis key to industry business confidence
Business confidence across the industry has been in short supply for much of the past three years. Market research among…
‘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…
