routeone Awards 2023: Three new judges named
With launch of the 2023 routeone Awards only weeks away, event organiser Diversified Communications has finalised the judging panel for…
UK leads Europe in battery-electric buses, figures show
The UK continued to excel in the Europe-wide deployment of battery-electric coaches and buses during 2022, figures surrounding alternative fuels…
Bus revenue funding crisis deepens as TCs enter fray
Edited on 11 February: The Welsh Government on 10 February confirmed a three-month "initial extension" to the Bus Emergency Scheme…
RHA reissues call for 15ppl essential user fuel rebate
RHA has again called for the introduction of a minimum 15ppl essential user fuel rebate for operators of commercial vehicles…
FirstGroup agrees to purchase Ensignbus business
FirstGroup has reached agreement to purchase Purfleet-based Ensignbus from the Newman family in a surprise deal. When completed, it will…
Young people in the coach industry ‘needs new thinking’
The importance of bringing young people into the coach industry and developing their skills has been further highlighted in the…
Investment could deliver Wales bus usage boom: Report
Potential for a bus patronage explosion in Wales through ambitious long-term investment in services and infrastructure has been highlighted by…
Rural bus services examined by Select Committee
Rural local authorities (LAs) in England making Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) submissions were “set up to fail” by the…
Rising H2S costs call for more competition: Durham CC
The cost to Durham County Council (DCC) of home-to-school (H2S) transport is increasing rapidly and that will lead to it…
Solus Coaches sold to investor BBK Group
Tamworth operator Solus Travel Ltd – which trades as Solus Coaches – was sold to investor BBK Group in January…
