Louise Cheeseman: From railway guard to bus guiding influence
Louise Cheeseman officially retired from her position as Director of Buses at Transport for London (TfL) on 3 January, to…
EU coach drivers’ hours reform: Same but better needed in UK
Reform of coach drivers’ hours for those largely on tourism-related services is coming in the EU via a move that…
Inside job – why the look and feel of a bus interior matters
If you were asked what passengers want from a bus service, you’d likely first think of punctuality, regularity and value…
‘Solution to congestion is fundamental to bus future’
Congestion issues must be solved if new funding and support models for bus operators are to be successful, an industry…
The capacity kings: Aldermaston Coach Lines’ B8L EvoSeti pair
Capacity can be king if an operator has work to justify it. That is the case for Aldermaston Coach Lines,…
A helping hand for operators in keeping on top of safety
Keeping staff and customers safe is naturally a responsibility that no operator should take lightly. From vehicle roadworthiness and staff…
Six pleas on CPT’s new year wish-list for bus
The start of a new year is often a time for both reflection on the year just passed and looking…
Bedfords and gravy salt: The family story of Kings Coaches
Having recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, Kings Coaches is clearly adept at meeting industry challenges. But as the company looks…
Lawson’s of Corby: Hard work and a good team leads to longevity
“So, you’re here to clean some buses,” William jokes as I shake his hand. I laugh along with him, but…
Legal questions answered: Clandestine entrants and drivers’ hours
Q My coaches travel abroad. To avoid falling foul of the clandestine entrant civil penalty scheme, what are the responsibilities…
