Section 19 exemptions campaign debated in Parliament
A campaign to tighten up standards around use of Section 19 permits by schools wishing to operate minibuses was debated…
Groups react to latest DfT floating bus stops guidance
Authorities should listen to passengers on designs for floating bus stops rather than adhere only to minimum guidelines, says Bus…
Community Transport Association renews D1 licensing change call
The Community Transport Association (CTA) is seeking change to category D1 minibus driver licensing to avert what it says will…
Warning sounded over PSVAIR readiness for rail replacement
Government expresses concern over preparedness for PSVAIR on rail replacement and operators question if enough compliant coaches will be available …
Electric coaches and buses ‘should get three-year MoT exemption’
Electric coaches and buses should have an exemption from MoT testing for the first three years of their lives, a…
Operators urged to ‘be creative’ when connecting with politicians
In the final session of the 2026 Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Conference, CPT Chairman Martin Dean, Jo Tanner of…
Westminster Watch: ‘buy British’ calls linger in Parliament
As MPs discuss the origin of our buses, has the new UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel made a difference? Euan…
Coach decarbonisation work gets a boost in government thinking
The coach market has long been the forgotten sibling of the UK bus sector when it comes to decarbonisation. Bus…
Who represents your operation with the relevant local authorities?
Lord Hendy has seen plenty of the bus industry, although coach is largely outside his field of expertise. But a…
CPT: give the coach sector the attention it deserves
CPT's new Coaching Manager, Andy Shaw, will be seeking to raise the profile of the coach sector For those who…
