EES: concern for sleeper bus sector over 90/180-day rule
The European Union (EU) Entry/Exit System (EES) could ākillā the overseas sleeper bus sector, an operator has warned. EES means…
Liverpool hydrogen buses to go battery-electric amid investment
The 20 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 FCEV hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses owned by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) will…
Employee ownership tax change ‘will hit succession planning’
The reduction of tax relief on disposals to employee-ownership trusts (EOTs), which had been becoming increasingly popular in the industry,…
EU-funded CoacHyfied project cancelled with no vehicles produced
The EU-backed CoacHyfied project to demonstrate use of hydrogen fuel cell-electric power in coach applications was cancelled in May with…
Bus service improvement work requires more than fares-first focus
Something is lost on ministers when they anchor better bus services in England to lower fares. Beneficial in the short-term…
How CPT measures against its coach and bus manifestos
CPT continues to deliver on its coach and bus mission statements from 2024, says CPT President Paul Lynch In thinking…
Does Budget signal expansion of road user charging in future?
After the noise and the fury surrounding the 2025 Budget, hopefully we are now entering a period of greater policy…
What next year after a year of political instability?
Our political expert reviews a torturous 12 months for Labour and applies his crystal ball to the Westminster scene As…
A defining moment for the bus sector in Wales
The forthcoming Bus Services (Wales) Bill provides challenges as well as an opportunity for the sector, writes CPT Cymru Director…
Young PCV drivers restriction impact highlighted by RHA report
The restriction on young coach drivers is part of a call for better intergenerational inclusion in the transport sector from…
