‘Is there a better way to push forward?’
CPT President Ralph Roberts reflects on recent events and what he sees as a ‘watershed moment’ for local commercial bus…
Keeping the issues that matter on the political agenda
As the year winds to a close, Graham Vidler reflects on a busy few weeks for CPT – which include…
‘Bus modal shift challenges laid bare in WPI report’
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) recently commissioned WPI Economics to analyse the role that modal shift of car journeys…
UKCOA: ‘2022 in coaches brought welcome positivity’
As I write this in early December, I reflect on this time last year, when there were COVID-19 restrictions still…
Milton Keynes seeking powers to run its own buses? Tough luck
I am sure you already know by now the news in Milton Keynes - the fastest growing City in the…
Does a commercial future exist for many bus networks?
As I have previously covered, there is much uncertainty regarding the future of the bus industry. There have been some…
Reflections on Euro Bus Expo and more
Since the last coach and bus trade show in the UK in 2019, things have moved on a lot The…
Coach sought for home conversion project
Kirsty and Calum Fraser (pictured) have written to routeone looking to buy a used coach - preferably a manual Volvo…
Spending cuts: A worrying time for the bus industry
Liz Truss’s failed administration will surely go down in history as one of the ineptest on record. It will certainly…
‘£250m needed to keep vital bus routes in place’
Graham Vidler relates recent developments, including a chat with new Buses Minister Richard Holden and work in anticipation of the…
