Home-to-school eligibility changes could impact coach operators
Changes to local authorities’ home-to-school transport policies have potential to significantly alter operators’ business models, believes Edwards Coaches, which is…
Transport for Wales explores new south to north coach service
A new express coach service linking the south to north of the western spine of Wales could be introduced by…
Cambridge driverless bus trial seeks operator after Stagecoach exit
Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is looking to bring in another operator to the Connector autonomous bus consortium following Stagecoach East’s…
Strathclyde bus franchising affordability ‘uncertain’ as row reignites
The question of funding for bus franchising in the Glasgow city region remains unclear after a draft Strathclyde Regional Bus…
Tourist tax threat looms for coach sector as ringfencing call made
As proposals for so-called “tourist taxes” gather steam around the country, coach operators and associations have expressed concern about the…
UK coach, bus and minibus registrations hit 16-year high in 2024
Vehicle registrations across the combined coach, bus and minibus sector in the UK reached a 16-year high in 2024, the…
BSOG reform in England ‘could help to protect rural bus services’
Payment of BSOG in England on a per-kilometre basis would help to support rural bus services, but care would be…
Coach industry future: The considerations are many and varied
Innovation is a key to the future of the coach industry, but it must also maintain razor-sharp focus on core…
The Schneider-Stagecoach approach to bus fleet electrification
In November 2024, Schneider Electric announced a collaboration with Stagecoach which sees the former assisting with the electrification of the…
Contour name to return for Wrightbus coaches?
The landscape of the UK coach market presents a ripe opportunity for a potential comeback for Wrightbus, CEO Jean-Marc Gales…
