Tag: UKCOA

Coach rates in 2025: Looking for bright spots amid industry change

At the close of 2024 routeone heard concerns from one independent operator…

On the topic of past and future coach industry consolidation

Looking back on 2024, an issue within the coach industry that I…

Coach accessibility: A time of change ahead for the sector?

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending a reception hosted…

Worries from coach sector as Entry/Exit System go-live postponed

Fresh uncertainty has hit the coach industry after the Schengen Area EU…

October: The time of year for a coach industry health check

Last month I focused on the issues we raised with the Parliamentary…

New term, new beginnings for coach sector relations?

September and the approach of autumn has a new term feel for…

Summer: Time to take coaching stock – and take a break

The summer is a good time for taking stock and planning for…

More calls by coach sector for 50km young driver restriction reform

Bluebird Coaches of Weymouth has repeated concerns over the impact of the…

‘London coach parking: We’re forever trying our luck’, drivers report

In July 2023, routeone looked at the state of coach parking in…

What does UKCOA seek of the new Labour government?

As I write this the new government has been elected and Sir…