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…
Don’t take each day as it comes
In the busyness of daily life, coach operators should have a three-year plan to ‘sharpen the mind’, says our industry…
Plan ahead: Adapting to changes in society
Social media and the internet has changed the way businesses work - do you know what your long-term plan is?…
