DVLA delays
Being of a certain age, my road has certain statutory benefits and obstacles; one is an annual Class 6 medical.…
Coaches is not a nine-to-five job
It’s time that main dealers realised that coach operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A few…
Continue to engage at all levels
My year as CPT President ends shortly. It is a huge honour to represent the industry’s trade association and I…
Life on the duel carriageway
‘Shouldn’t the title be ‘dual carriageway’? I hear you ask. No, I chose my words carefully, because many drivers’ everyday…
Lessons from Budapest
Peter Bradley of the London Tourist Coach Operators Association (LTCOA) reflects on London coach challenges after a carefree trip to…
Mayor’s Transport Strategy: Have you made your response?
Peter Bradley of the LTCOA has been busy responding to a consultation on London transport strategy. Make your voice heard…
Let it snow, let it snow…
I looked out of my window the other day and saw a light covering of snow. I couldn’t believe the…
Was it really ‘Yes, Minister’?
I enjoy Michael Portillo’s railway adventures and whenever I see his TV programme I am reminded of the day when…
Energy on the Move: Making things work for biomethane buses
Biomethane is becoming an established part of the UK’s bus scene, but how is it produced and how is it…
You need to be ahead of the game
For years the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (CA) has been adamant, at least in public, that it would introduce bus…
