Inside job – why the look and feel of a bus interior matters
If you were asked what passengers want from a bus service, youâd likely first think of punctuality, regularity and value…
âSolution to congestion is fundamental to bus future’
Congestion issues must be solved if new funding and support models for bus operators are to be successful, an industry…
The capacity kings: Aldermaston Coach Lines’ B8L EvoSeti pair
Capacity can be king if an operator has work to justify it. That is the case for Aldermaston Coach Lines,…
A helping hand for operators in keeping on top of safety
Keeping staff and customers safe is naturally a responsibility that no operator should take lightly. From vehicle roadworthiness and staff…
Six pleas on CPT’s new year wish-list for bus
The start of a new year is often a time for both reflection on the year just passed and looking…
Bedfords and gravy salt: The family story of Kings Coaches
Having recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, Kings Coaches is clearly adept at meeting industry challenges. But as the company looks…
Lawson’s of Corby: Hard work and a good team leads to longevity
âSo, youâre here to clean some buses,â William jokes as I shake his hand. I laugh along with him, but…
Legal questions answered: Clandestine entrants and drivers’ hours
Q My coaches travel abroad. To avoid falling foul of the clandestine entrant civil penalty scheme, what are the responsibilities…
BSOG reform being ‘progressed’, minister tells CPT Conference
Long-awaited overhauls of the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) and concessionary travel scheme in England are being âprogressedâ, promised Under-Secretary…
Update to original Bus Service Improvement Plan work is called for
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England outside London have been told to advance âthorough" updates to their original Bus Service…
