Bus fares rose by 4.6% in 2022, DfT stats report
Bus fares across Britain rose by 4.6% in the year up to December 2022 - as against overall inflation of…
Roads Minister: Differing approaches needed on infrastructure
Roads Minister Richard Holden says a multi-faceted approach may be needed to help ensure infrastructure can keep pace with the…
Miles Dorrington talks regulatory challenges at UKCOA conference
Acting Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, Miles Dorrington, discussed the role of regulators amid developments in technology and alternative…
Government commits £815,000 for Bus Centre of Excellence
The government is today pledging £815,000 of investment for a new Bus Centre of Excellence to train and retain staff…
Changes to EU hours for coach tourism drivers called for
Three representative bodies have called upon the European Commission (EC) to support proposals to change how EU regulations on driving…
Ensignbus sale completed as Newman family steps back
The sale of Ensignbus to FirstGroup completed on 9 March. It followed announcement on 8 February that the deal had…
Mixed reaction from coach and bus to Budget
Coach and bus trade bodies have issued a mixed response to today's spring Budget, in which Chancellor Jeremy Hunt froze…
Euro 7 uncertainty halting zero-emission progress, Volvo warns
Volvo Bus has once again warned that the proposed introduction of Euro 7 emissions regulations by the European Commission last…
DfT addresses government call for evidence in PSVAR review
The UK government's call for evidence on the review of the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) was addressed by…
Simple changes needed now for coach in zero-emissions plan
Graham Vidler, Chief Executive of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), is confident the coach industry will be ready for…