Deregulation alone isn’t to blame
A while back the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) commissioned KPMG to undertake a study into the factors that influence…
The industry has a role to play
When I heard that the Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, was attending the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s (CPT)…
What direction is the CPT is taking?
In this world of uncertainties: Brexit, Plan B and franchising, what’s in store for the coach and bus industry this…
A critical time in our history
Our Westminster Watcher gets down to the ‘more dramatic matters of state’ I read recently in the Confederation of Passenger…
Financial standing to be reviewed for Restricted Licences
The Traffic Commissioners (TCs) have started a consultation on whether to amend the financial levels which restricted O-Licence holders must…
Spot checks on Plymouth school buses
Spot checks on Plymouth school bus providers will now be carried out to ensure vehicles are legal and not putting…
Lucketts featured on Hotel Inspector episode
Lucketts Travel has been featured on the popular TV show, The Hotel Inspector. alt="" class="figimg" src="https://www.route-one.net/wp-content/uploads/GOOD_WEEK.png" style="float:right" /> The show…
Lothian switches to ADL for next new order
Lothian Buses, and long-standing Wrightbus/Volvo customer, has placed an order for 42 Volvo buses with Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) bodywork.…
Franchising for Scotland
The Scottish Government’s long-awaited Transport Bill, published on 8 June, gives more bus powers to local authorities. Measures include giving…
The IRTE Skills Challenge 2018: A recording-breaking year
The IRTE Skills Challenge has returned for its eighth year, setting a new record with 32 teams and 92 contestants…
