Coach operator opinion: ‘Politicians must understand PSVAR’
Andrew Halliday, Managing Director of Safeguard Coaches, presents his opinions as a coach operator on the government's latest missive on…
‘A funding fault line runs through the National Bus Strategy’
As we edge ever closer to the deadline for local transport authorities (LTAs) in England to submit their Bus Service…
Points-based ZEBRA versus knock-out format
Alternative approach for ZEBRA scheme could encourage a lot more ‘game theory win-win outcomes’ Did you know that the knock-out…
Bus industry apprenticeships: Well worth the time and input
I am writing this as somebody that entered the bus industry via a graduate training programme, and I have no…
Time for change for England decarbonisation approach
The starkest warning yet about the climate emergency was recently delivered by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Its…
‘A frustrating and confusing time for operators’
The UK Government has confirmed that Monday 19 July will be Freedom Day in England. Social distancing restrictions will go…
Zemo Partnership: Zero-emission bus work coming to fruition
The second round of the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) funding scheme has closed, and interest has been outstanding.…
Julian Peddle: ‘I fear the National Bus Strategy will end in tears’
Further doubt has been cast on the deliverability of policies contained within the National Bus Strategy (NBS) for England, this…
‘Case law determines PSVAR may not apply to rail replacement’
As we repeatedly hear from three main trade associations that PSVAR continues to be one of the top issues that…
‘A once-in-a-generation chance for big changes’
‘It’s coming home’ was a great message. Can we now make our roar heard for a cleaner and safer world?…