BSOG reform in England ‘could help to protect rural bus services’
Payment of BSOG in England on a per-kilometre basis would help to support rural bus services, but care would be…
Coach industry future: The considerations are many and varied
Innovation is a key to the future of the coach industry, but it must also maintain razor-sharp focus on core…
The Schneider-Stagecoach approach to bus fleet electrification
In November 2024, Schneider Electric announced a collaboration with Stagecoach which sees the former assisting with the electrification of the…
Contour name to return for Wrightbus coaches?
The landscape of the UK coach market presents a ripe opportunity for a potential comeback for Wrightbus, CEO Jean-Marc Gales…
Championing women in coach: New WiBC subgroup drives change
The transport industry is evolving, but for women in coach, visibility and opportunities remain a challenge. As the founding Director…
Robust service network backs Wrightbus King Long EV proposition
January marked a fresh direction for Wrightbus as it launched a new range of light battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) via partnerships…
Coachtraders boosting presence in buoyant mini and midi market
Debuting in 2024 was the UNVI L24 midicoach on a front-engined DAF XB chassis, taking UNVI and its importer here…
Lords debate on Bus Services Bill raises several valid arguments
The Bus Services Bill in England continues to dominate industry interests at Westminster. Our expert analyses the latest developments I…
Apprenticeships are an answer to coach and bus driver shortages
CPT President and Stagecoach London MD Paul Lynch looks at why driver apprenticeships are not always considered a solution and…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: EU driving and self-employed drivers
JMW Solicitors’ expert offers advice on updates to guidance on drivers working in the EU and rules regarding hiring self-employed…
