Coach and bus legal Q&A: Employment rights and DCPC changes
JMW Solicitors’ experts offer advice on coach and bus industry-related law matters What are the changes to sick pay introduced…
RHA Coaches marks four years and over 170 operator members
RHA has marked four years of involvement with coaches and says it has enrolled more than 170 coach operator members…
‘Floating’ bus stops: Debate on controversial measure goes on
Few bus-related issues provoke as controversial a reaction as "floating" bus stops. Also known as a “bus stop bypass”, the…
Will Heidi Alexander continue John Prescott’s transport legacy?
The passing of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott naturally resulted in many tributes being made from across the political…
Bus patronage up again in 2023/24 – but should we expect better?
The 8% rise in bus patronage shown by annual Department for Transport statistics published last month could be viewed as…
National Express expects 500,000 festive period coach passengers
National Express expects to carry more than 500,000 passengers on its scheduled coach services across the festive period between 22…
‘Progressive’ rollout of EU Entry/Exit System coming in 2025
Rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) in Schengen area countries will be undertaken via a “progressive” approach across a…
West Midlands bus franchising consultation opens in January 2025
Reregulation of bus services in the West Midlands will move to statutory consultation on the proposed draft franchising scheme after…
Wales Bus Bill coming in March 2025; franchising to start in 2027
The delayed Bus Bill in Wales is due to be introduced to the Senedd in March 2025, with the franchising-based…
Transport Manager change notification to go online-only in January
The notification process for change to a Transport Manager listed on an O-Licence will become entirely digital from 31 January…
