CPT backs pay-per-mile vehicle tax
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is getting behind the Campaign for Better Transport's (CBT) call for a per-mile form…
Bourton coach solution ‘hinges on off-street set down and pick up’
A solution for smooth coach access to Bourton-on-the-Water hinges on finding a suitable off-street set down and pick up place,…
EU Entry/Exit System: No app clarity adds worry for coach traffic
The Schengen area EU Entry/Exit System (EES) for 'third country' visitors will commence operation in November in a move that,…
Dover among beneficiaries of government EES preparation funding
The government has pledged £10.5 million towards preparation for the Schengen-area EU Entry/Exit System (EES) at juxtaposed border points including…
West of England bus reform report due – but caution on franchising
Mayor of the West of England Dan Norris is “actively considering bus reform” in the region, but he has cautioned…
Operator: Market’s strength will overcome school VAT challenge
An operator who had previously feared Labour’s promised abolition of the VAT exemption on private school fees now thinks, as…
Journey modelling and shared chargers ‘key to electric coaches’
Journey modelling tools and suitably located, shared and robust charging infrastructure are both needed for SME operators to have confidence…
Budget cuts justify cap on school contract bids, council claims
A local authority in Wales has defended its decision to introduce a price cap to its school contract tendering process…
BSIP lower fares scheme ‘could end early’ as victim of own success
A lower fares scheme in North Staffordshire that is a fruit of Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) revenue funding allocated…
Bus industry awaits government clarity on the short term
When new Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her financial statement on 29 July, she painted a grim picture of the country’s…
