Campaigners critical as Lords reject plan to ban ‘floating bus stops’
Campaigners have reacted angrily after the House of Lords narrowly failed to pass an amendment to the forthcoming Bus Services…
Minister rules out minibus exemption for category B licence-holders
Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, speaking during a Parliamentary debate, ruled out allowing holders of category B licences to drive…
Astons Coaches takes delivery of another Scania Touring
Astons Coaches of Worcester has taken delivery of its third Scania Touring coach in a year. The 13.7m-long K410NI is…
Coach and bus accessibility failings raised by Select Committee
Failings in accessibility of coach and bus services have been highlighted in a report from the Transport Select Committee which…
Quest to ban school use of Section 19 permit regime reignites
A campaign to prevent schools from operating minibuses under the Section 19 permit regime has restarted with a relaunched petition…
Clarity on key asks from coach and bus is priority, minister explains
Under-Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood has made clear his willingness to engage with the coach and bus industry.…
‘Coach sector should emphasise achievements on PSVAR work’
The coach industry must consider its approach to PSVAR compliance and work with campaigners to highlight good work already being…
Mistral Specialist Vehicles: Targeting the accessible minibus sector
Coach and bus vehicle and finance supplier Mistral Group has a new string to its bow: Mistral Specialist Vehicles. That…
TfGM partners with Via to boost door-to-door transport services
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will use Via technology to modernise its Local Link demand-responsive network and Ring and Ride…
Ensure your business is ready for next coach PSVAR requirements
I am shocked that it has been almost three years since the Department for Transport (DfT) launched the set of…
