Tackling legacy diesel coach and bus fleets’ emissions is vital
Significant progress has been made in the UK bus sector to introduce vehicles that are zero-emission at the tailpipe. Today,…
Will future coach operators want the seven-day work ethic?
As I write this, it has been a pretty challenging week, one way or another. The age-old mistake of operating…
Rail replacement: Is the fallout of regulatory change understood?
Much good came from Euro Bus Expo as the industry reconnected; a positive vibe took over the NEC. But growing…
An industry-wide approach to women’s safety on our buses
With the National Police Chiefs’ Council declaring it a “national emergency” and the new government introducing “Raneem’s Law” as one…
Business and public transport the losers in Budget
With the Budget out of the way, the Conservative leadership contest over, and all the parliamentary select committees appointed, political…
Making Driver CPC training address everyone’s needs: A plea
An often overlooked (and even dismissed as a non-concern) issue raised in the workplace has prompted me to contact yourselves with…
Franchising: London reveals what is in store for provincial operators
As someone who has run buses extensively in London and elsewhere, I am often asked questions such as, “is it…
Coach talk lacking in minister address – but still room for optimism
Simon Lightwood showed a good amount of interest when attending Euro Bus Expo last week. He dropped hints of what…
Bus fare cap increase highlights need for easy user access to data
Unsurprisingly, mainstream media in England has been heavy with stories of how the impact of an increase in the national…
Key advancements and challenges for electric bus tech in 2024
As we settle into the final quarter of 2024, Director of EV Fleet, UK and Nordics Bradley Fox looks back…
