Election policies set to benefit buses
Another week, and another paper has been published on bus policy. This time it is by the Social Market Foundation.…
General Election 2019: Too close to call
As I write, it’s just two weeks until the General Election. The polls consistently tell us that the Conservative Party…
S19/22 Permit issuing must be a priority
I refer to comments made by Community Transport Association (CTA) Chief Executive Bill Freeman concerning the recent Judicial Review brought…
On the courteous standards of our HGV ‘friends’
I recall the days when professional drivers extended certain courtesies to each another. However, along with most other things, there…
Labour buses manifesto: ‘Surprisingly cautious’
As I write, the Labour Party has just published its election manifesto. The Lib Dems published the day before. I…
General Election: Industry’s message must be clear
Political anoraks may be the only ones really enthused by the prospect of a second General Election in three years.…
Doing Buses Differently – but with a similar outcome?
The OneBus robust reaction to the Manchester “Doing Buses Differently” consultation is unsurprising given the long running obsession that Manchester’s…
PSVAR: A problem 20 years in the making
PSVAR. No sooner have I come to terms with Saturday afternoon VAR than it would seem someone has devised a…
Clean Air Zones: Why always coaches and buses?
The popularity of zones is a contentious issue across the UK. Whether it’s the use of zonal marking during football…
Diversity: Industry still has a long way to go
The industry needs to pull its socks up and choose candidates that will ‘add to the blend of talents on…