RHA pushes for London coach strategy
The RHA has called on the next Mayor of London to create a distinct strategy for coaches in the capital,…
Road policy: Sense must take priority over the political rhetoric
Is there a “war on the motorist” as none other than the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said? In the…
Section 19 change is making progress, campaigners say
Leading campaigners to end the Section 19 loophole that allows schools and colleges to operate minibuses without an O-Licence say…
Where for zero-emission bus rollout after grant funding ends?
The recent announcement of successful bids under the second round of the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme in England…
BSOG reform hints dropped and ENCTS changes discussed at TfN
Further devolution of Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) in England and a move away from the use of fuel consumption…
Does a quiet time lie in store for buses at Westminster?
For those who missed the announcement in mid-March, the Department for Transport (DfT) has carried out a modest reorganisation. In…
DfT set to partially remove 50km limit on youngest PCV drivers
The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a consultation on proposed changes to restrictions on vocational drivers that include partial…
Labour: Expansion and simplification of bus franchising in England
Labour has again pledged to give “every community” in England outside London scope to roll out franchising of bus services…
RHA coach manifesto published as industry celebration begins
RHA has published its manifesto for the coach industry, Coaching Ahead. It was released on the first day of National…
Cornwall bus fares pilot demonstrates importance of VFM for users
How can the bus industry entice people back onto its services? We see from the national £2 fare cap in…
