Bus provision: Today’s timetables compared to those of 1949
The turn of the new year is a time for reflection on things past, so in this column, indulge me…
Festive reflection is the order of the day in coach operation
The pantomime season is in full swing (oh yes it is!), the Christmas shoppers and the turkey and tinsel trips…
Benchmarking is a key to operators’ driver shortage efforts
The shortage of drivers in coach and bus is nothing new. Recruitment since the 1950s has been a significant challenge…
‘The industry has come a long way… but not far enough?’
UKCOA announces a new sub-group following the launch of Women in Bus and Coach People of a certain age may…
Driver CPC reform: The devil is in the detail, as ever
News that Driver CPC reform will push ahead will be welcomed by many, with the mechanism around the scheme in…
Coach and bus policy: Some progress in 2023, but more to do
The start of 2023 brought much anticipation about key moves from government around zero-emission coach and bus policy. While progress…
In response to rail replacement and Section 19 permit matters
I would like to respond to a couple of recent items in routeone. First: Transport for Wales (TfW) to expect…
Passing on the baton as the industry looks to move forward
The Confederation of Passenger Transport's President considers some of the issues that have dominated his term My two years of…
The electrifying opportunities for buses in 2024
As we stand on the cusp of 2024, the electric mobility revolution feels like it has finally gained unstoppable momentum.…
CPT President’s Diary: Signs of patronage growth are welcome
In a busy month for CPT, President Ralph Roberts welcomes recent suggestions that passenger numbers are bouncing back On 20…
