Bus franchise contract competition at risk via consolidation: lawyer
Growing consolidation of the UK coach and bus sector risks weakening long-term competition, according to transport lawyer Frank Suttie. He…
TC-issued Section 19 permit numbers see rapid growth in 2025
The number of Section 19 permits in issue that were granted by the Traffic Commissioners (TCs) grew significantly in the…
National bus fare cap in England uplift: impact difficult to gauge
Bus patronage in England outside London saw solid growth in 2024, National Travel Survey results for that year have shown.…
Kathryn Pulham announced as CPT President for 2026
Kathryn Pulham, a former Director of Pulhams Coaches, has been announced as the next President of the Confederation of Passenger…
Alexander Dennis set to maintain bus manufacturing in Scotland
Bus manufacturing by Alexander Dennis in Scotland looks set to continue after the company worked with partners including the Scottish…
First Bus man leads Bus Driver of the Year 2025 winners’ list
First Bus North and West Yorkshire employee Michael Leech has been crowned 2025 UK Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY)…
Value proposition: trends in an evolving used coach market
The used coach market has been strong in recent years, with vehicles often fetching prices that would have been considered…
Daimler Buses UK future majors on products, people and facilities
Commentary around lead times for new coaches perhaps disguises the ongoing scale of demand for those vehicles. Daimler Buses UK…
Coach and bus operators must take bridge strike risk seriously
The sharing of best practice between coach and bus operators regarding the bridge strike issue is to be encouraged, says…
The role of digital tech in ticketing and compliance
When it comes to digital technology, coach and bus operators need to stay ahead of the game in every aspect…
