The implications of coach vandalism and the precautions needed
A spate of vandalism incidents is a reminder to operators of the need to protect their fleet, writes Simon Ingham,…
Chalkwell puts digital systems at the centre of coach hire growth
Real-time data and sharper processes are supporting growth ambitions after the Kent operator adopted Ferdia as its coach operations platform…
Bus Centre of Excellence continues to go from strength to strength
The Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE) was established in 2023 to support change in the sector in England outside London.…
The all-female driver training team hoping to redress the balance
Stephensons of Essex hopes its rarely seen set-up can attract more women into the bus driving role The driver recruitment…
Falcon buses’ electric journey shows challenges ahead for SMEs
An early adopter of the next-generation Alexander Dennis Enviro200EV, Falcon Buses is proving independents can make the switch to zero-emissions…
Decarbonisation: what the coach industry needs now is certainty
The coach sector needs to feel confident about infrastructure and supply for the decarbonisation process to proceed, writes CPT President…
The rise of micromobility: threat or opportunity for bus sector?
With micromobility use rapidly growing, experts weigh in on what effect the trend will have on bus patronage Micromobility modes…
Westbus celebrates 40th anniversary at London Transport Museum
Coach operator Westbus celebrated its 40th anniversary in the capital at the London Transport Museum on 15 July with a…
Latest PSVAR H2S exemptions deadline gets two-week extension
The deadline to apply for further exemptions from PSVAR for coaches utilised on in-scope, closed-door home-to-school services has been extended…
Squarepeg Buses mounts West Yorkshire bus franchising protest
SME operator Squarepeg Buses will temporarily withdraw its fleet from service at 1000hrs on Thursday 16 July and travel in…
