Don’t let driver shortages erode compliance, warns broker
Coach and bus operators facing driver shortages risk their O-Licences if they dilute recruitment and compliance checks, insurance broker and…
PLS expands lift support with Oxfordshire and Wiltshire facilities
Passenger Lift Solutions (PLS) has expanded its PLS Assist aftersales network by opening new facilities in Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, strengthening…
Trapeze Group rebrands businesses into four separate identities
Trapeze Group has rebranded its European businesses to create four new public transport technology identities. It is a move that…
Met Commercial Vehicle Unit disbanding savaged by former STC
Former Senior Traffic Commissioner Beverley Bell (pictured) has attacked a decision by the Metropolitan Police that will see the disbanding…
National Express works with SQE and Zenobē on power sourcing
National Express Bus has partnered with SQE and Zenobē to overhaul how power is procured for the operator’s growing zero-emission…
Intelligent Transport Advisory releases five bus franchising papers
Intelligent Transport Advisory (ITA) has released what it says are five practical papers to explain how bus operators and local…
Tables turn in January as diesel price rises but HVO sees major fall
In January, wholesale UK diesel prices rose from 38.79ppl (excluding duty) to 46.22ppl. That largely tracked the underlying Brent crude…
Convey Technology hires Lee Oliver for business development role
Driver and fleet compliance software platform Convey Technology has announced the appointment of Lee Oliver as New Business Development Director.…
Shift scheduling a major factor in driver retention, says Optibus report
A report by public transport planning platform Optibus has revealed the significant impact that factors such as work scheduling and…
Millstores Cleveleys welcomes coaches with familiarisation visit
Around 30 coach operators and tour organisers joined a launch event for a new Millstores establishment in Cleveleys on the…
