TfGM responds to Manchester bus franchising criticism
I read with interest Mr Tim Gibson’s letter, published in routeone last year. I would, however, like to make a…
‘Society cannot afford forced PSVAR compliance’
I am at a loss to find any responsible reason behind the PSVAR legislation, which is covered with gold-plated cobwebs.…
A tale of two cities
A lot of my work is carrying school children to various venues, museums and the like. Here are my experiences…
Doing Buses Differently – but with a similar outcome?
The OneBus robust reaction to the Manchester “Doing Buses Differently” consultation is unsurprising given the long running obsession that Manchester’s…
‘Who ordered from Wrightbus? Boris’
I have for a long time held the view that coach and bus magazines should not involve themselves in politics.…
Unnecessary waste of time
I just cannot understand why Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) cannot be trained in a sensible way. One of our vehicles…
London’s toxic air: Can City Hall do the maths?
I read the recent article regarding Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s praise for the 200 electric buses in the capital…
Driver CPC: Am I the only one to agree with it?
Am I the only person who agrees with the Driver CPC? Yes, we already know and do the job. But…
School PSVAR: What are children’s alternatives?
Having read the editorial about the impact of PSVAR on school services, yet again the law of unintended consequences comes…
‘BDoY: Return Arriva drivers to finals in 2020’
Can Arriva UK Bus MD Paul O’Neil right a wrong? That is the question after last weekend’s Bus Driver of…