Social media and the small operator: A strong business tool
I dare say that some of the people who are reading this will have followed a social media link to…
How can bus franchising be made to work better for SMEs?
Bus franchising is underway or has been signalled in each of England, Scotland and Wales. It is a controversial topic…
Alligator to Acron – Jumbulance now looks to the wider industry
Coaches carrying stretcher beds and making pilgrimages to Lourdes have been part of the industry since the 1970s. Today, one…
Have coach hire rates for school trips reached a tipping point?
We have lost a couple of jobs on price recently. Traditionally, that was the operator down the road being Ā£50…
Tomorrows Travel: The operator with an eye on the future
The collapse of Bournemouth Transport after 120 years in August 2022 came as a major blow to many staff, as…
Fuel supply brings challenges for more hydrogen bus deployment
There have been milestone moments for hydrogen in recent years, with global demand reaching a record high (within limited applications)…
Successful bus priority projects cannot stand alone
Bus priority infrastructure is essential. It delivers on reliability, passenger satisfaction, modal shift, and helps to create a virtuous circle…
‘Getting a PCV licence transformed my life’
If the industry needed an advert in human form for the job of a driver, it couldnāt do much better…
Labour’s grand plans for bus need substance
When I started in the bus industry in the 1980s, it had a poor image and a low profile. Then,…
Tourist taxes: How will they affect the coach sector?
Note: since publication of this feature in the May edition of routeone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has voted to introduce…
