Stagecoach retiree Joe Carr looks back on 50 years as driver and trainer
Stagecoach North East man Joe Carr retired this year after half a century as a driver, driver trainer and Driver…
Opinion: UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel thus far fails to deliver
UK bus builders will take little encouragement from the government’s effort to support domestic production, writes our Westminster insider The…
Marett’s Chariots of Norfolk targets diversification in next growth
Ask Anthony Marett how deep his involvement with coaching runs, and he confesses to generally taking a “hands-off” approach. But…
DfT review of 50km restriction is warmly welcomed by coach sector
The 50km restriction on 18-19-year-old drivers is holding back our ability to attract new staff, writes Edwards Coaches' Commercial Manager…
Keeping the ‘family’ feel is bringing success for Fleckers’ coaches
Working for a coach operator but really wanting to set up on your own is a wish felt by many…
Iveco Daily minicoach range from David Fishwick put to the test
The Iveco Daily is an established base vehicle for minicoach and minibus use. Its strength in such converted formats majors…
Carolean Coaches: earning a crown in challenging times
With just a couple of years of operation under its belt, Walsall-based Carolean Coaches seems to be successfully riding the…
484 electric buses to be funded by £73m of government funding
The government has announced part-funding of 484 new zero-emission buses via a £73.2 million package for councils and combined authorities…
Arriva to introduce 809 new buses to regional and London fleets
Arriva has announced a £340 million investment that will see 809 new buses join its regional and London fleets and…
Coach sector confident on demand but facing rising costs, survey finds
The UK coach and minibus sectors remain broadly optimistic about demand in 2026, but operators are increasingly concerned about rising…
