Coach operator opinion: ‘Be ready for the fight ahead’
I am a fan of boxing. At the moment, it feels that the coach industry is like a boxer on…
Hardened Westminster language towards coaches: What for?
Much of what Baroness Vere told the Transport Select Committee on 24 March came as little surprise to the coach…
Work ramps up for CPT as the economy starts again
Jane Cole discusses CPT’s efforts as strategies are launched and the economy begins to reopen in England I applaud the…
UKCOA member interview: Taf Valley Coaches
In the latest UKCOA member interview, Peter Bradley converses with Clive and Heather Edwards of Taf Valley Coaches of Whitland…
Bus Strategy is ‘an opportunity for step change’
CPT Policy Manager Alison Edwards examines the recently published National Bus Strategy and what more the government must do to…
Looks like another long, hard winter
Regarding the Transport Select Committee on coach and, more importantly, Baroness Vere’s remarks regarding balance sheets and lack of support…
‘Sector needs vision beyond National Bus Strategy’: SMMT
The recent publication of the long-awaited National Bus Strategy for England is welcome news, providing much clarity for a beleaguered…
Opinion: Is ‘demand scheduling’ the future of bus networks?
Transport software provider Trapeze believes that scheduling according to demand will feature strongly in the bus industry's future. Gavin John,…
A busy time for CPT’s new President Jane Cole
Jane Cole opens her column as CPT President and looks towards positive engagement in 2021 Welcome to my first article as President…
Rail replacement: What happens after the pandemic?
I write to you with great concern about the major bus groups that are either owned by or which own train operating companies in the UK. Since…




















