Podaris: The ‘drag and drop’ approach to bus network planning
Trial and error is a long-established means of achieving successful outcomes. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, bus operators…
Alexander Dennis promises class-leading figures for Enviro200EV
Alexander Dennis continues to promise much for its next-generation Enviro200EV battery-electric single-deck bus, which will break cover in 2025. What…
Partnerships at the fore across a career in buses for Marc Reddy
With a 37-year career in the industry, Marc Reddy has wide experience of running successful bus operations. Throughout his managerial…
Roadworthiness: How changes to DVSA bible will affect operators
DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness (GMRW) underwent significant changes in November and many fleet operators stand to be affected. Law…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: Employment rights and DCPC changes
JMW Solicitors’ experts offer advice on coach and bus industry-related law matters What are the changes to sick pay introduced…
Budget will hit coach and bus operators hard, says CPT CEO
Changes concerning employer National Insurance contributions run counter to the government’s aim to reform bus services, says Confederation of Passenger…
RHA Coaches marks four years and over 170 operator members
RHA has marked four years of involvement with coaches and says it has enrolled more than 170 coach operator members…
‘Floating’ bus stops: Debate on controversial measure goes on
Few bus-related issues provoke as controversial a reaction as "floating" bus stops. Also known as a “bus stop bypass”, the…
Will Heidi Alexander continue John Prescott’s transport legacy?
The passing of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott naturally resulted in many tributes being made from across the political…
Bus patronage up again in 2023/24 – but should we expect better?
The 8% rise in bus patronage shown by annual Department for Transport statistics published last month could be viewed as…
