Initiation of bus franchising process in Strathclyde is recommended
The process of franchising bus services in Strathclyde should be initiated and long-term operation under either the current mechanism or…
Coach should ‘embrace consolidation for future opportunities’
Coach operators should view consolidation as an opportunity for growth and improvement and to elevate standards and competitiveness. That is…
Evidence to Lords Committee explores EU Entry/Exit System
Challenges posed by the rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) were heard by the House of Lords Justice and…
West Yorkshire bus franchising looks inevitable ahead of decision
Adoption of bus franchising in West Yorkshire looks inevitable ahead of a decision on the avenue for reform, to be…
Stagecoach is first to take next-gen Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV
Alexander Dennis has delivered the first example of its in-house battery-electric bus range to a UK customer with the arrival…
Van Hool recovery plan will cut jobs and focus coaches on Skopje
Van Hool will focus the production of coaches and buses on its plant in North Macedonia under a recovery plan…
Obituary: Dai Powell, former HCT Group Chief Executive
Dai Powell, former coal miner, volunteer bus cleaner and most recently Chief Executive of social enterprise and bus and minibus…
Campaign to bar schools from using Section 19 permits accelerates
A campaign to end the operation of minibuses by schools and colleges using Section 19 permits is gaining political backing…
Connexions Buses, Ellisons Travel latest to join Earned Recognition
Connexions Buses and Ellisons Travel are further PSV operators to be accredited by DVSA as members of its Earned Recognition…
Coach and bus industry marks International Women’s Day 2024
The coach and bus industry worked hard to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, with campaigns to highlight existing…
