Mellor criticises decision to exclude minibuses from ZEBRA
Mellor has questioned the decision made by the Department for Transport (DfT) to exclude minibuses with a capacity of less…
Confusion over 12 April restart date for coach trips in England
RHA Coaches has questioned “arbitrary” guidance that was contained in a Q&A issued to the Tourism Alliance by the Department…
Van Hool reaffirms commitment to UK customer base
Van Hool has underlined its commitment to the UK market after the closure of its former dealership partner Arriva Bus…
‘Sector needs vision beyond National Bus Strategy’: SMMT
The recent publication of the long-awaited National Bus Strategy for England is welcome news, providing much clarity for a beleaguered…
James Freeman: Bringing down the curtain on a 47-year career
James Freeman retires from the position of First West of England Managing Director today (31 March) after almost 47 years…
£120m ZEBRA zero-emission buses scheme launched
The Zero-Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme in England has been launched. It will provide a maximum of £120m of…
CPT coach strategy publication renews industry support calls
Per-vehicle grant schemes for coach operators in England and Wales, a commitment to ensuring that the industry can access support…
Battery-electric e-Cityline part of EVM minibus range upgrade
EVM has announced a host of upgrades to its Cityline low-floor minibus, including addition of the battery-electric e-Cityline, a reduction…
Bus Emergency Scheme 2 in Wales paves the partnership way
A further round of financial support to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on bus services in Wales – the Bus…
Coach industry goes unheard by ministers at Select Committee
UK-wide bespoke support for the coach industry looks farther away than ever after a Transport Select Committee evidence hearing on…