UKCOA annual conference: Addressing key issues for coaches
UKCOA had its annual conference on 4 March. Held again at Volvo Group’s corporate office in Warwick, this year the…
What chance of change to schools’ use of Section 19 permits?
How O-Licence holders coexist with holders of Section 19 permits was long a divisive point for the industry. Interest subsided…
Paul Lynch: At your service to promote CPT in the year ahead
It is a privilege to be the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s (CPT) President in its 50th year, and to have…
Rural zero-emission buses plan is the focus at Westminster event
The challenges of decarbonisation for rural bus operations were highlighted as a report from the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s (CPT)…
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…
