In perfect harmony
We dismissed a driver who was a trade union branch official. With hindsight there were courses of action that might…
Get off my patch!
While strolling along Lytham’s sea front I saw Stagecoach service 68 on its way from Preston to Blackpool. What a…
‘Adapt, or get left behind’
Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) President Ian Luckett talks to the supply side of the industry, and notes the rapid…
President’s Diary: Messages for operators
Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) President Ian Luckett reflects on various meetings this month, and gives thanks for the industry’s…
Who knows? Who cares?
In three weeks large swathes of the country head back to the polls for local elections – and the election…
The Bus Services Bill changes nothing
When you read this, the final stages of the Commons proceedings for the Bus Services Bill – Report and Third…
A stronger and credible industry voice
Things have been getting busier in terms of Presidential duties. I attended the CPT West Midlands and Yorkshire annual dinners…
MPs don’t care about buses
You have to wonder at the integrity of our parliamentary procedures. Initially came the news was that there would be…
Of AdBlue for SCR and hydrogen
In the latest of our series on new and emerging powertrain technologies, our expert considers the environmental cost of AdBlue…
Tourism in a nutshell
Aviation fan Chris Wales has had a real treat this month, flying alongside a Spitfire at Duxford. He’s also been…