DVLA medical questionnaire changes come into force
Changes have been formally introduced that allow a wider pool of healthcare professionals to complete DVLA medical questionnaire forms that…
Bus punctuality measuring: Call for evidence ‘shortly’
A call for evidence will be issued “shortly” on the long-promised review of how bus punctuality is measured, the Traffic…
UKCOA calls for targeted 15ppl coach fuel duty rebate
The UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) has called on the government to pay a 15ppl rebate of fuel duty for…
Mellor Sigma orders placed in UK and mainland Europe
Mellor has announced several customer orders for its Sigma battery-electric bus range. They are from buyers in the UK and…
The Big Lemon’s all-electric milestone
On 16 June, The Big Lemon ran its fleet on fully electric power. Founder Tom Druitt encourages smaller operators to…
The impact of rising fuel prices: Private hire stays ahead
Rising diesel prices over recent months mean coach hire rates have risen to new heights – though set rates for…
Targeted bus support needed beyond BRG, says Rotala chief
Further financial support packages for some commercial bus services in England outside London must be developed quickly by the industry,…
routeone Awards 2022: Judging underway as shortlist due soon
Judging for the 2022 routeone Awards commenced in early July as the coach and bus industry’s premier recognition scheme got…
Cross-channel coach difficulties worsening, operator says
Cross-channel coach operations involving the route between Dover and Calais are seeing further stress because of customs delays before embarking…
Innovation Challenge to make Euro Bus Expo debut in 2022
Euro Bus Expo will host the popular Innovation Challenge for the first time at this year's show at the NEC…