‘Sometimes you have to run with less numbers’ – resuming coach tourism in 2020
Dartford-based Jay and Kay Coaches resumed day trips and tours in July, despite the ongoing risk of COVID-19. routeone contacted…
Further dedicated home-to-school transport guidance for England
The Department for Education (DfE) has issued further guidance on the provision of dedicated home-to-school transport in England during the…
Bus Emergency Scheme in Wales gets an extra £10m
The Welsh Government has made available a further £10m to the country’s Bus Emergency Scheme that will enable service levels…
Simple fares and info offering is key to recovery for Blackpool Transport
Simplicity of fares and ease of access to information for customers will be key to continuing the recovery of patronage…
Irish coach operators ask UK colleagues to sign petition seeking support
A group of small Irish coach and bus operators has asked its peers in the UK to consider signing a…
Honk for Hope Edinburgh shows pandemic’s impact on coach tourism
The Honk for Hope movement arrived in Scotland on Thursday 6 August when around 160 coaches gathered in Edinburgh. The…
Home-to-school transport in England gets £40m from government
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England will receive over £40m from the government to pay for additional dedicated home-to-school transport…
CBSSG Restart fund in England extended ‘until no longer required’
COVID-19 Bus Services Support Grant (CBSSG) Restart funding in England has been extended indefinitely, Secretary of State for Transport Grant…
£63m approved for Scottish bus operators as demand expected to rise
The Scottish Government has approved £63m to maintain and increase bus services in the country between 17 August until 8…
Photo Gallery: Honk for Hope Edinburgh, 6 August
The Honk for Hope movement came to Edinburgh on Thursday 6 August. A procession of coaches through Scotland's capital aimed…
