Oil and diesel prices lift in February ahead of March crisis: Portland
In February, wholesale UK diesel rose from 42.71ppl to 47.94ppl (excluding duty), largely tracking the underlying Brent crude benchmark that…
Road transport welfare, workforce needs spotlighted in RHA political push
RHA has stepped up political engagement with policymakers in England and Wales, securing cross-party support in Westminster for improved roadside…
Fuel price worry from Iran war already hangs over coach and bus
Many in the industry will be watching events in Iran with a combination of familiarity and dread. Conflict in a…
Fuel surcharge for coach hirers floated amid diesel price spike
Coach operators may have little choice than to seek a fuel surcharge from some customers if elevated diesel costs linger…
First Minister officially launches £2 bus fare cap pilot in Scotland
The Scottish Government's regional £2 single bus fare cap was officially launched at Inverness Bus Station last week by First…
Opening West Yorkshire bus franchise contract awards due in June
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) expects to finalise round one bus franchise contract awards in June, with work also…
Arriva Merseyside works with MP and police on antisocial worries
Antisocial behaviour affecting buses in Stockbridge Village in Liverpool has been the subject of a meeting between operator Arriva Merseyside…
Accessible information on coaches: an operator’s point of view
I have a few thoughts on the subject of fitting audio-visual systems for the PSV Accessible Information Regulations to coaches.…
First Liverpool City Region CA-owned battery-electric buses arrive
Battery-electric double-deck buses will enter squadron service in the Liverpool City Region soon after the first of more than 100…
Government issues bus driver recruitment push
The government is supporting a drive to encourage taking up driving a bus as a career. Minister for Roads and…
