Running punctual buses proving ‘near impossible’ in city
Congestion worsened by poor city planning is negatively affecting efficiency and punctuality, says the Managing Director of South Wales-based Adventure…
West Midlands bus franchising process set to start in 2025: Mayor
The process for franchising bus services in the West Midlands is hoped to begin in 2025, with the first such…
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole approves £2 tourist tax
Businesses operating coach tours to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area could face additional layout this summer following news…
Arriva proposes closure of Aylesbury and High Wycombe depots
Arriva the Shires has proposed the closure of depots in Aylesbury and High Wycombe. It notes that both operating centres…
Bristol Airport responds to coach drop-off charge rise
Bristol Airport has defended a 33% hike in the charge for coaches to drop off or pick up. One operator,…
Your chance to be part of the Euro Bus Expo speaker roster
The organiser of Euro Bus Expo at the NEC Birmingham on 12-14 November, Diversified Communications, has for the first time…
Bus industry challenged by union to boost driver assault mitigation
The industry has responded to union Unite’s demands for better protection for bus drivers. Last month, the union reported findings…
‘Per-passenger’ coach charge at Glenfinnan comes under fire
The National Trust for Scotland’s Glenfinnan visitor centre is one of the latest tourist destinations to come under fire for…
New mayors have the power to improve coach and bus services
Our President’s column this month highlights some of the issues we’re grappling with ahead of the much-anticipated general election. However,…
Spring elections keep bus franchising to the forefront
No amount of sugar-coating can disguise how bad the local and mayoral elections, along with the Blackpool South by-election, were…
