Responding to the South Yorkshire vision for bus franchising
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is the fourth of the combined authorities to take forward bus franchising. Following on…
Political upheaval must not come to harm coach and bus industry
The political outlook for bus services in England has stabilised since the 2024 general election, BSOG reform inactivity aside. Longer-term…
PSVAIR: compliance costs for rail replacement do not stack up
We recently took delivery of a brand-new vehicle fitted with about £10,000 worth of extras to make it up to…
Integrated National Transport Strategy: a turning point for coach
Government recognition in the Integrated National Transport Strategy for the coach sector could be transformative, writes CPT President Kathryn Pulham…
Does Middle East conflict herald a major shift in energy habits?
The Middle East war has forced people to throw many well-laid plans into the air. The UK’s coach and bus…
Volatility continues to shape and define the day-to-day in coaching
A recent UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) webinar confirmed the coach sector continues to navigate regulatory change, market uncertainty, and…
Cautious hope for the new Integrated National Transport Strategy
The newly published Integrated National Transport Strategy document contains positive news for both coach and bus, but its implementation will…
Volatility is overriding aspect of April oil and fuel markets: Portland
Oil markets experienced significant volatility in April, with sharp price fluctuations driven primarily by developments in the Middle East. On…
Election results signal seismic shift in UK political landscape
The Scottish, Welsh, and local election results ripped apart the traditional political order in the UK, writes our political insider…
Bridgwater seeking role as first new municipal operator pilot
Bridgwater Town Council has agreed to explore plans to establish a municipal bus operator, in what is understood to be…
