‘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…
Shared optimism
Last week’s interview with First Bus MD Giles Fearnley very interesting. I do share his passion for the bus industry…
