Bus Partnership Fund pausing leads to criticism in Scotland
Industry and local authority representatives say the Scottish Government's decision to pause the allocation of funding via the Bus Partnership…
Coach industry calls for change to Dover Entry/Exit System plans
Concern has grown that the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) for Schengen area countries will create difficulties for coach operators passing…
Dover and the EU Entry/Exit System: Quick fix needed for coach
Recovery of international coach touring has been strong, and the 2024 season is shaping up well. An acid test of…
Coach drivers’ hours rules – simplification and flexibility needed
As mentioned elsewhere, there has been welcome news that the European Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators reached provisional agreement…
Labour’s plans for bus under the microscope: Who will pay?
I wasn’t able to attend the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s Conference in January, but I’ve now spoken to a few…
CPT President Paul Lynch: Political priorities ahead of election
Stagecoach London Managing Director Paul Lynch (pictured, above) took over as President of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) during…
Bus Centre of Excellence: How is it working with the industry?
Among promises made in the National Bus Strategy for England at publication in 2021 was one committing the Department for…
Congestion hurts bus services ‘regardless of regulatory model’
Stricter parking enforcement and a harder line with roadworks by utilities companies are two areas that must be acted on…
Key topics discussed as shadow minister meets McGill’s
Funding for the industry and improving bus priority were among the topics discussed by Scottish Shadow Transport Minister, Graham Simpson,…
Fees charged by DVSA form part of independent review work
Efficiency benefits, fee levels, and savings in resource departmental expenditure limits are part of a wide-reaching independent review of DVSA…