Cycling to support children’s charity
I have been riding bicycles for a few years now and have completed the London to Brighton charity ride for…
‘Utterly irresponsible’
The MoT exemption for coaches over 40 years of age took me by surprise. Was the coach industry involved in…
Impossible situation
I write to echo the sentiments of Hugo Miller in last week’s routeone regarding the lack of MoT slots available.…
Is profit a priority?
As a shareholder and former employee of FirstGroup, I will watch future developments following the abandoned takeover from Apollo [routeone/News/9…
Funeral details for Adrian Wickens
The funeral service for Adrian Wickens will take place on Thursday 7 June, 1300hrs at St Mary’s Church, Old Square,…
Free coach parking
I have just read some good news from an interesting article in the local paper, here in Southend-on-Sea: The parking…
RIP Alf Scrimgour
I am sure that the many readers of routeone who new ex-CPT man Alf Scrimgour will join me in lamenting…
Problematic drivers’ hours
Acknowledgement in the news story about IRU’s call for hours flexibility [routeone/News/7 March] that drivers and operators are in it…
Support the UK’s first all-electric route network
Last month we launched our Solar Bus Bonds to raise money for four more solar-powered electric buses to make our…
Operators should work with Zeelo with caution
I have just read the hyperbole from on-demand coach provider Zeelo [routeone/News/21 February]. This reminds me of many past situations…
