TCs publish guidance on use of transport consultants
The Traffic Commissioners (TCs) have published guidance advising operators and applicants for O-Licences about how they should work with and…
Plaxton Leopard gains dual seating 3+2, 2+2 certification
Alexander Dennis has achieved dual seating certification on new Plaxton Leopard coaches, which use the Volvo B8R chassis. It will…
Further three months for Wales Bus Emergency Scheme
The Bus Emergency Scheme (BES) revenue support mechanism in Wales has been granted an “initial extension” of three months beyond…
Bourton coach parking: More talks on long-term solution
Further discussions are taking place to establish whether there is “a long-term solution” to the seemingly everlasting problem of coach…
Maynes Legacy: Making a good VIP product even better
Corporate and VIP work is an important source of revenue to the coach industry. Some operators are particularly well placed…
Industry optimism for 2023 variable, research shows
Overall business confidence for 2023 among a sample of coach and bus operator representatives remains the same as it did…
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…
