Women in Transport: 20 years completed, but a lot still to do
Women in Transport celebrated its 20th anniversary in early June, and the advocacy group remains committed to increasing the number…
Making coach and bus drivers feel valued across any operation
Last month, routeone reader Stephen Wigglesworth noted that the Bus Services (No.2) Bill, which recently went through its second reading…
Industry holds firm on net-zero after Reform gains and is already engaging locally
Industry stakeholders have told routeone that coach and bus remains committed to net-zero despite growing support for Reform UK and…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: DVSA DBAs and workplace facilities
JMW Solicitors' experts cover DVSA Desk-Based Assessments and gender equality for coach and bus operators I recently had a DVSA…
Ferqui small coach products gain fresh wind under EVM supply
EVM further grew its small coach range in 2024 when it became UK distributor of Ferqui products. That came with…
50km restriction on young coach and bus drivers makes no sense
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander recently announced a lowering of the minimum age to become a licensed train driver to 18,…
Transport for City Regions speech brings cheer for bus
The Chancellor’s Transport for City Regions funding announcement on 4 June will see £15.6 billion go to a string of…
Mayoral authorities’ bus ambitions reveal mixed view on franchising
Following a recent round of mayoral elections, we update on plans for bus franchising or otherwise in each of the…
Coach parking: Enforcement needed at motorway service areas
Wondering whether coach parking bays at motorway service areas will be available and not taken by trucks is just another…
Preparation is key for coach operators – as is having a plan B
To succeed commercially and ably serve the community, coach operators need to be masters in preparation, says Edwards Coaches Commercial…