Time for ministers to bite the bullet on zero-emission coach grants
Impetus for grants towards the purchase of zero-emission coach models is highlighted by Zemo Partnership in its Delivery Roadmap for…
Budget will hit coach and bus operators hard, says CPT CEO
Changes concerning employer National Insurance contributions run counter to the government’s aim to reform bus services, says Confederation of Passenger…
On the topic of past and future coach industry consolidation
Looking back on 2024, an issue within the coach industry that I did not predict was the significant amount of…
Will Heidi Alexander continue John Prescott’s transport legacy?
The passing of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott naturally resulted in many tributes being made from across the political…
First Bus return to London: Consequence of change, or indicator?
Few would have predicted the return of FirstGroup to the Transport for London contracted bus market. But that will happen…
What does new Transport Secretary hold for coach and bus?
A surprise to many was the pace with which Louise Haigh came, saw, and went as Transport Secretary. While she…
Coach and bus driver health: ‘Operators need to intervene earlier’
Coach and bus operators should have the awareness to intervene earlier in monitoring driver health and that of other employees,…
Hydrogen combustion in coach and bus: A long-term contender?
The battery or fuel cell zero-emission debate in bus has not been a balanced one so far. Batteries and the…
Smart tachograph retrofit: Be aware if you are a coach operator
If you are a coach operator that heads over the water, then no doubt you are well underway with your…
Coach accessibility: A time of change ahead for the sector?
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending a reception hosted by the Accessible Transport Policy Commission and Baroness…
