Trade bodies call on Heathrow to revisit coach park price hike
Trade associations the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), RHA and the UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) are jointly asking Heathrow…
Further £30m for additional home-to-school transport in England
The Department for Education (DfE) has allocated a further £30.1m to local transport authorities (LTAs) in England to pay for…
Mark Fowles retires from Nottingham City Transport
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) Managing Director Mark Fowles retired on 1 April after 27 years with the operator, including 20…
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…
