Spreading the word: Why coach industry matters on a local level
The coach industry should seize chances to boost understanding of the mode’s economic benefits among local authorities (LAs) if provision…
Coach accessibility: A time of change ahead for the sector?
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending a reception hosted by the Accessible Transport Policy Commission and Baroness…
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,…
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…
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…
SME support sought from West Yorkshire franchising
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has opened discussions with Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin about the future of…
Port of Dover: ‘Structurally, we are ready for EU Entry/Exit System’
Delay to the introduction of the Schengen area Entry/Exit system (EES), which was scheduled to come into force on 10…
Bus electrification can be quickened by policy change, says Zenobe
Acceleration of bus electrification in the UK is constrained not by vehicle cost, but by policy barriers that undermine potential…
BSIP allocations in England for FY2025/26 see significant variation
Mayoral Combined Authority areas have been the biggest winners in FY2025/26 Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) allocations in England, with…
Inheritance tax impact on SME coach operators ‘disappointing’
Changes to inheritance tax stand to affect 71% of coach operators, and 46% of those businesses believe that the amendment…
