Coach holidays: More attractive than ever before?
ETOA Commercial Director and former CTA Chair Sean Taggart reveals how coach operators can look for new opportunities that will…
Coach driver opportunities: ‘A fascinating problem’
ONS reported a strong economic rebound in September, with reported job vacancies rising to over one million. That labour shortage…
Is the used coach market finally starting to rebound?
The used coach market was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A collapse in demand coupled to excess supply impacted…
Falcon Coaches in talks to take on Arriva Guildford business
Talks between Arriva and Falcon Coaches about a deal for the Byfleet-based independent to take over the Guildford business that…
Some licence delays largely tackled, but other worries stay
Delays to the processing of vocational driving licence applications by DVLA appear to have receded significantly following engagement by the…
National Bus Strategy money to continue beyond 2024/25?
The Department for Transport (DfT) has asked local transport authorities (LTAs) in England what potential funding they may need beyond…
Rail replacement: Affected by driver shortages – or not?
Ongoing driver shortages have led at least one rail replacement provider to undertake an in-depth examination of how it resources…
Bus patronage sees predicted spike in September
Weekday bus patronage in Britain outside London grew strongly in September as further educational establishments began the new academic year.…
Arriva proposes closure of Guildford depot
Arriva Kent and Surrey has announced plans to close its Guildford depot. The group says that its business there “has…
Cyril Kenzie honoured at gathering of Plaxton coaches
The contribution to the coach industry made by the late Cyril Kenzie was marked at a gathering of Plaxton vehicles…
