Westminster Watch: ‘buy British’ calls linger in Parliament
As MPs discuss the origin of our buses, has the new UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel made a difference? Euan…
Coach decarbonisation work gets a boost in government thinking
The coach market has long been the forgotten sibling of the UK bus sector when it comes to decarbonisation. Bus…
Marketing makes money, and the coach industry must fit that bill
I recently read an article from an operator asking what trade bodies do for the industry and what government should…
Who represents your operation with the relevant local authorities?
Lord Hendy has seen plenty of the bus industry, although coach is largely outside his field of expertise. But a…
A new chapter for Women in Bus and Coach as policy put in focus
I am writing shortly after the announcement of my appointment as the next Chair of Women in Bus and Coach…
CPT: give the coach sector the attention it deserves
CPT's new Coaching Manager, Andy Shaw, will be seeking to raise the profile of the coach sector For those who…
So, you’re a coach operator and not in any trade association?
Interesting. After all, it’s not compulsory, but it is a little like going to a restaurant, eating half the bread basket,…
Mitigating the abuse risk that comes with free bus travel schemes
Free bus travel for young people seems appealing, embodying fairness, opportunity, and climate goals. Questioning it feels uncomfortable. But once…
President’s Diary: Reflections on the CPT Conference
Last month's CPT Conference reminded us of the significant role coach and bus play in our community, writes new CPT…
Bus Enhanced Partnership must deliver all the time, not some of it
Additional minimum standards expected of participants in the bus Enhanced Partnership (EP) mechanism in England are listed in a review…
