Dangers of paying a coach driver day rate: What you must know
In the competitive world of coach operation, controlling costs while maintaining compliance is a constant balancing act. An area that…
On the petition to end Section 19 permit exemptions for schools
Thank you routeone for highlighting the issue of Section 19 permits where teachers (among others) continue to drive some of…
COVID – five years on: What the coach and bus sectors learned
Paul Lynch, CPT President and Stagecoach London MD, reflects on what the coach and bus sectors achieved during the tough…
The importance of looking into the industry from the outside
Most within coach and bus will likely see the industry’s public perception as being one that is anchored by well-presented…
Aligning green growth ambitions with the zero-emission bus shift
The latest Transport Focus survey showing overall bus passenger satisfaction across England rising to 83% - and even better figures…
Spring statement poses concern for long-term bus funding hopes
The publication last month of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest Economic and Fiscal Outlook report, along with the Chancellor’s…
Allyship: The quiet power behind real workplace culture change
Never more than now is the world both a rewarding and, at times, challenging place. With the constant influx of…
The year so far: A 2025 coach industry update from UKCOA
It does not seem that long ago that we entered 2025, yet we are already past winter and the year…
Finding a gap in the market: Two ideas for industry suppliers
Everyone wants to find a gap in the market. They are often hard to identify, but they do exist to…
UK Bus Manufacturing Panel – a great opportunity for the sector
Alison Edwards, CPT Director of Policy and External Relations, comments on the importance of collaboration as the UK Bus Manufacturing…
