Alex Crawford

Journalist, routeone
667 Articles

Contour name to return for Wrightbus coaches?

The landscape of the UK coach market presents a ripe opportunity for…

Robust service network backs Wrightbus King Long EV proposition

January marked a fresh direction for Wrightbus as it launched a new…

Mentoring focus as IRTE Skills Challenge enters 13th year

Mentorship plays a strong role in this year’s IRTE Bus and Coach…

Why the coach industry should get proactive on drivers’ hours

Drivers contend with an extensive list of regulations governing their working hours,…

DfT launches roadshows to shape Integrated National Transport Strategy

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a nationwide series of regional…

Wrightbus works with King Long on EV buses; hydrogen coach for 2026

Wrightbus has announced the launch of a new range of Rightech light…

Industry split over potential for National DCPC pass or fail via periodic test

The industry remains split over proposals for a pass-or-fail option to be…

Make 2025 the year you major on holistic workplace health

On 6 January St John Ambulance declared 2025 the year of holistic…

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

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

Is a coach management skills gap affecting succession planning?

Trade bodies have responded to a claim from a former coach operator…