Shortage occupations list denial for coach and bus ‘disappointing’
Once upon a time in 2004, I was involved with a project that eventually saw over 3,000 drivers recruited (mostly…
The politics of changing travel habits
The battle lines appear to be moving in the modal share fight, as ULEZ and LTNs take centre stage, writes…
TfWM joins criticism of Labour claims of bus routes decimation
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is a further body to criticise mainstream media claims that originate with the Labour Party…
‘Vital to look beyond headline claims of bus route reductions’
We would all like to see more buses carrying more people to more places. Bus is by far the most…
Liverpool CR bus franchising mauled by former Stagecoach MD
Plans for bus franchising in the Liverpool City Region have been criticised by former Stagecoach UK Bus Managing Director Robert…
Decarbonisation imperative in coach: MD sounds warning
The Managing Director of a coach company has cautioned that the UK coach sector must accelerate its transition to greener…
PSVAR review: DfT response ‘will reflect operating reality’
Members of the industry have again been urged to respond to the call for evidence (CfE) that is key to…
Rural bus cutbacks blamed on lack of BSIP funding
Bus provision in rural and county council areas has been reduced by more than a quarter over the last 12…
BSIP Plus requires LTA bus budgets to be maintained
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England must maintain existing bus budgets as a condition of receiving Bus Service Improvement Plan…
Independents: Navigating the future amid rapid change
As decarbonisation, franchising and a shifting political landscape challenge businesses, current and former independents voice their opinions With the bus…
