Trying to make sense of the political questions around bus imports
From time to time, members of parliament become a little exercised when local authorities place orders for new buses with…
Bus franchising in West Yorkshire formally adopted as reform path
As expected, Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has decided that franchising will be introduced to bus services in the…
Shadow minister furthers engagement with coach and bus
Shadow Buses Minister Simon Lightwood continued his interaction with the coach and bus industry via a visit to FlixBus on…
National Coach Week 2024 set to major on the industry’s people
Further details have been released by RHA about events planned for National Coach Week 2024, which will be held between…
Initiation of bus franchising process in Strathclyde is recommended
The process of franchising bus services in Strathclyde should be initiated and long-term operation under either the current mechanism or…
Coach must align ever closer with tourism after Bourton debacle
The ongoing debacle of coach access to Bourton-on-the-Water has reached a new low with the approval of a motion by…
Evidence to Lords Committee explores EU Entry/Exit System
Challenges posed by the rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) were heard by the House of Lords Justice and…
West Yorkshire bus franchising looks inevitable ahead of decision
Adoption of bus franchising in West Yorkshire looks inevitable ahead of a decision on the avenue for reform, to be…
Campaign to bar schools from using Section 19 permits accelerates
A campaign to end the operation of minibuses by schools and colleges using Section 19 permits is gaining political backing…
Bourton-on-the-Water Council approves proposed ban on coaches
Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council has endorsed a proposal to request Gloucestershire County Council to implement Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) designed to…