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
“So, you’re here to clean some buses,” 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…
Standing up and being counted for the UK’s vital coach industry
It is remarkable that in 2024 coaches aren’t given the recognition that they rightly deserve.  On Christmas Day, intercity operators,…
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 “progressed”, 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 “thorough" updates to their original Bus Service…
Government criticised over Section 19 school minibuses inaction
Campaigners have reacted angrily to an admission from Under-Secretary of State for Transport Guy Opperman that the government is not…
Invite goes out for Euro Bus Expo speakers
Industry experts are being invited to submit proposals to speak at this year’s Masterclass Theatre seminar programme, held within Euro…
Hampshire is next to plot bus support cuts because of budget woes
Hampshire County Council (HCC) is a further local authority in England to plan swingeing cuts to its support of bus…