PSVAR conversion: A demand-driven task
Converting existing non-compliant coaches to allow them to satisfy PSVAR is a growing industry. Cogent Seating, in partnership with lift…
PSVAR legal action threatened by operator group
A group of operators that disagree with exemptions to PSVAR issued by the government and which are threatening legal action…
Wales buses bill: Franchising among proposals
Franchising for buses in Wales and the creation of local authority (LA)-owned operators in the country are among powers that…
Home to school PSVAR not affordable: North Yorks CC
The impact on local authorities (LAs) of satisfying PSVAR on home to school services has been exposed by North Yorkshire…
Birmingham CAZ set for summer launch
Birmingham City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to introduce the city’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) this summer. If follows speculation…
Fishers Tours explores legal action over PSVAR
Coach operator Fishers Tours of Dundee is threatening to sue the Department for Transport (DfT) for damages relating to exemptions…
Rail replacement PSVAR: Where does it go next?
The question of how PSVAR will be satisfied on rail replacement services rumbles on. Minister of State for Transport Chris…
‘The industry is being squeezed by PSVAR’
First, I will address the investment situation relating to PSVAR. Over the last 10 years, home-to-school providers have been squeezed…
London LEZ: Be prepared for changes
On 26 October, emissions standards for the London LEZ will tighten. TfL hosted a session to educate operators on requirements…
PSVAR exemption granted for rail replacement
Coaches and buses that do not comply with PSVAR will be eligible for a one-month exemption from the Regulations that…
