Contract income: Still the foundation that coaching is built upon?
Amid talk of the coaching busy season, big numbers passing through Dover despite some difficulties, and the sector prominent via…
‘A survival guide to the coach industry peak summer season’
This is my 15th peak ‘silly season’ in the coach industry. While they get no easier, you certainly learn a…
National Trust and its attitude towards coach operator clients
We are constantly being advised that coaches are not welcome at National Trust locations at certain times despite operating tours…
Bus driver break facilities: Comfort and cleanliness are not optional
When I started in the industry, break facilities for drivers and crews were often dire. It was not so much…
Is parts availability a growing concern for the coach industry?
Parts availability is becoming more and more of a concern for coach operators. I’m quite fortunate that we carry a…
General election may delay progress of coach policy matters
I am sure that you cannot have failed to notice that a general election has been called for Thursday 4…
CPT President: Highlighting the value of coach for our economy
With the general election called earlier than expected, Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Chief Executive Graham Vidler has written about…
‘Labour set for power as general election crunch time approaches’
Nigel Farage’s decision to stand as a candidate for the Clacton constituency in the general election on 4 July and…
More coach consolidation: Industry evolution continues apace
The coach industry has become used to consolidation in recent years. But the latest example of that – creation of…
July general election may leave industry hanging for rest of 2024
The coach and bus industry has a lot riding on politicians in 2024. Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a general…
