UKCOA interview: Coopers Tours of Killamarsh
This month, UKCOA Managing Director Peter Bradley converses with UKCOA member Graham Cooper of Coopers Tours Coopers Tours was founded…
‘The cruising industry has evolved, and so can we’
I understand the comments that John Johnson made in last month’s issue of routeone. He understands his operations, is a…
‘Party conference season important for coach and bus’
As always, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has represented its members at political party conferences and raised awareness of…
‘What is the true worth of a coach operator’s time?’
Wages are always a hotly debated topic in the coach parks of Britain, and more latterly on various Facebook groups.…
‘Managers: Don’t understate front line time importance’
A friend of mine used to work for a supermarket chain. While he generally enjoyed it, one of his frustrations…
Alpine Travel MD Chris Owens talks coach tourism
Alpine Travel Managing Director Chris Owens was appointed to the board of the Coach Tourism Association (CTA) in July. That…
Is political view of the industry starting to change?
Upheaval in government following Liz Truss’s ascent to the post of Prime Minister has been overshadowed by the sad passing…
Customer centricity: ‘Must be more than a buzz phrase’
At First Bus, we have spoken a lot about customer centricity. It runs throughout our internal communications and is present…
Did a bus policy shift at DfT start before a new minister?
The appointment of Liz Truss as the leader of the Conservative party and our new Prime Minister will, of course,…
How does the experience of coach travel shape up?
Being the son of UK Coach Operators Association Managing Director Peter Bradley, I can no longer use public transport without…
