Wheel loss: ‘Merely a case of physics’
I see the subject of wheel loss syndrome has reared its head again in your recent article from Croner-i. I…
BDoY competition – 18 September 2022
Who would have thought when the COVID-19 pandemic hit us that we would have to cancel two Bus Driver of…
‘I don’t lose any sleep over PSVAR’
Every week, I read articles about PSVAR written by worried and confused operators. For me, my position on this matter…
‘Case law determines PSVAR may not apply to rail replacement’
As we repeatedly hear from three main trade associations that PSVAR continues to be one of the top issues that…
A grand day out on Buster’s Beach Bus for local care residents
Yellow Buses was pleased to grant the wish of local care residents from the Clear Pathway Care home in Parkstone…
Private hire or scheduled service?
The government has clearly stated it does not wish to see private hire journeys for leisure purposes operate before step…
Rail replacement: What happens after the pandemic?
I write to you with great concern about the major bus groups that are either owned by or which own train operating companies in the UK. Since…
Don’t blame DPTAC. It’s all on the government
I cannot blame DPTAC for requesting PSVAR compliance on all coaches. Why wouldn't it? DPTAC’s job is to improve accessibility for disabled people. It's…
DPTAC and PSVAR: Common sense and reality checks needed
Further to the news item in last month’s routeone where the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) has issued an “extraordinary” call to the government asking it…
Casting our pearls before swine?
When considering the recent developments of the growing number of trade bodies putting forward their case for representing the best interests of…
