CPT survey to evaluate impact of Eurotunnel changes
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is running a survey encouraging operators and holiday companies to share feedback of their…
TfL reviewing draft proposal for long-term funding settlement
Transport for London (tfL) has released a statement saying it is reviewing a draft proposal for a long-term funding settlement…
Obituary: Sir William Wright, 1927-2022
Sir William Wright, joint founder of Wrightbus and for decades the driving force behind the Ballymena bus manufacturer, died on…
DVLA medical questionnaire changes come into force
Changes have been formally introduced that allow a wider pool of healthcare professionals to complete DVLA medical questionnaire forms that…
Bus punctuality measuring: Call for evidence ‘shortly’
A call for evidence will be issued “shortly” on the long-promised review of how bus punctuality is measured, the Traffic…
UKCOA calls for targeted 15ppl coach fuel duty rebate
The UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) has called on the government to pay a 15ppl rebate of fuel duty for…
Mellor Sigma orders placed in UK and mainland Europe
Mellor has announced several customer orders for its Sigma battery-electric bus range. They are from buyers in the UK and…
The Big Lemon’s all-electric milestone
On 16 June, The Big Lemon ran its fleet on fully electric power. Founder Tom Druitt encourages smaller operators to…
The impact of rising fuel prices: Private hire stays ahead
Rising diesel prices over recent months mean coach hire rates have risen to new heights – though set rates for…
Targeted bus support needed beyond BRG, says Rotala chief
Further financial support packages for some commercial bus services in England outside London must be developed quickly by the industry,…
