Bus modal shift needs holistic policy, report says
Piecemeal interventions will not lead to the significant modal shift to bus that is required if the UK is to…
Bulk diesel average price down by 7.6% in November
The average bulk diesel price dropped by 7.6% in November, but that decline from October still left it at over…
Zero Emission Coach Taskforce seeks industry data
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) through its Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT) is seeking industry-wide input in a bid…
Minister briefed on coach and bus driver shortage scale
Recently appointed Under-Secretary of State for Transport Richard Holden has been briefed on the scale of the coach and bus…
The Highland Council to establish own bus operation
The Highland Council will commence running buses via an in-house operation on 4 January 2023. 11 pilot services that will…
Metroline orders 48 Volvo BZL electric single-deckers
Metroline has become the first London operator to place an order for the Volvo BZL battery-electric bus. It will put…
REL targets coach growth after PI finding set aside
REL Capital founder and Director Andy Scott (pictured) has underlined his plans to grow its coach industry presence after succeeding…
First Bus to close Southampton business in 2023
First Bus will close its operation in Southampton and withdraw all routes operated from there after 19 February 2023. It…
DfT asks for pre-pandemic ENCTS reimbursement in 2023/24
The Department for Transport (DfT) has informed travel concession authorities (TCAs) in England outside London of its “strong preference” for…
DVSA considering ‘agreed hours’ approach to vehicle testing
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is considering moving to a new model for vehicle testing where normal hours…