DfT review of 50km restriction is warmly welcomed by coach sector
The 50km restriction on 18-19-year-old drivers is holding back our ability to attract new staff, writes Edwards Coaches' Commercial Manager…
Edinburgh Visitor Levy allocation to coach should be a blueprint
That an Edinburgh Coach Plan is in hand and funding for it has been allocated from the coming financial year’s…
Bus franchising must avoid return of ‘illogical’ fares boundaries
One positive aspect of the deregulated bus system was the explosion of daily, weekly and longer-duration tickets designed around logical…
London’s bus model isn’t a silver bullet for service improvements
Slow bus speeds in the capital contradict the often-repeated view about franchising What do mobility scooters, canal narrowboats and me…
484 electric buses to be funded by £73m of government funding
The government has announced part-funding of 484 new zero-emission buses via a £73.2 million package for councils and combined authorities…
Loss of free bus travel for antisocial acts moves forward in Scotland
Lawmakers in Scotland have voted to agree powers for the Scottish Government to suspend or withdraw concessionary bus travel where…
Oil and diesel prices lift in February ahead of March crisis: Portland
In February, wholesale UK diesel rose from 42.71ppl to 47.94ppl (excluding duty), largely tracking the underlying Brent crude benchmark that…
Road transport welfare, workforce needs spotlighted in RHA political push
RHA has stepped up political engagement with policymakers in England and Wales, securing cross-party support in Westminster for improved roadside…
Fuel price worry from Iran war already hangs over coach and bus
Many in the industry will be watching events in Iran with a combination of familiarity and dread. Conflict in a…
Fuel surcharge for coach hirers floated amid diesel price spike
Coach operators may have little choice than to seek a fuel surcharge from some customers if elevated diesel costs linger…
