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…
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?…
Why is franchising the best option?
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is preparing for a public consultation on its plans for bus franchising and it needs…
Wrightbus: ‘Pioneers come and go’
The Prime Minister’s assurance of Wrightbus’ future was ‘hollow and meaningless,’ says our man in Westminster When Wrightbus, a major…
Moving forward together: Turning vision into a reality
CPT’s Moving Forward Together strategy has been well received by the industry, the media, and by politicians With great anticipation…
Coach brokers: Relationships work both ways
I am convinced that if a nuclear war wipes out civilisation, among the few things that survive will be coach…
Don’t want to miss the ‘perfect storm’
It’s a great boost for the industry with millions pledged for buses by Westminster The news that within the space…
Westminster Watch: Strategy for more strategy
Amid the extraordinary goings-on in parliament, £200m has been allocated to buses just as the CPT produces its long-awaited bus…
Enjoy the summer coaching respite while it lasts…
Summer is a time to relax for most coach operators. Make the most of that respite while it lasts, says…
President’s Diary: The bus does have a value
Recent events show that some councils are considering their options for retaking control of buses. Is that the start of…
