UTG lambasts concessionary reimbursement appeals ‘gaming’
The Urban Transport Group (UTG), which represents the UK’s city region transport authorities, has criticised a subset of operators in…
CoacHyfied seeks industry input into hydrogen coach work
The EU-funded CoacHyfied project is seeking feedback from coach operators on fleet and operational requirements as part of its work…
Did DfT misread the market when it created ZEBRA?
Whether England’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme will be delivered precisely to the format planned at launch is…
FlixBus UK: Modal shift at the heart of growth plans
FlixBus has made bold promises about its plans for the UK scheduled coach market since it arrived here in 2020.…
Test Drive: Mid-sized 10.9m Scania Touring
While mid-sized, full-weight coaches form a niche part of the market, competition is keen for buyers’ money in this segment.…
Chalkwell Coach Hire: ‘Bringing back a local touch’
In June, Chalkwell Coach Hire established a new presence on the Isle of Sheppey. MD Roland Eglinton explains how plans…
Wrightbus MD Neil Collins: ‘A huge future for this business’
Neil Collins was named Managing Director of Wrightbus in July. His arrival comes at a key time for the reborn…
No clear road to overseas coach tourism restart in 2021
Despite ongoing success with the vaccination rollout and boosters in August, testing requirements have for some led to a false…
Richard Ball: ‘Nothing is going to deliver bigger change within the industry’
Recently appointed New Vehicles Director at National Express Richard Ball discusses the operator’s ongoing zero-emission work within UK coach and…
Scotland 2023 zero-emission buses majority pledge questioned
Questions centring on funding and achievability have been raised by industry figures after the Scottish Government underlined its aspiration for…
