RHA Benevolent Fund to support apprentices with free toolboxes
The RHA Benevolent Fund will supply tools and toolboxes to 20 members to pass on to their apprentice technicians in…

âInclusivity starts in the cab environmentâ
For decades, like many aspects of bus design, the cab area has remained largely unchanged, and certainly no holistic review…

Coach and bus legal Q&A: Digital driving licence and pay changes
Will my drivers be able to use the new digital driving licence in Europe or will they still need to…

Bus sector celebrates International Women’s Day
Carousel Buses is among operators marking International Women's Day on 8 March. The Buckinghamshire-based business has showcased its all-female leadership…

Apprenticeships are an answer to coach and bus driver shortages
CPT President and Stagecoach London MD Paul Lynch looks at why driver apprenticeships are not always considered a solution and…

Why the coach industry should get proactive on drivers’ hours
Drivers contend with an extensive list of regulations governing their working hours, vehicle checks and compliance records, from the EU…
Stagecoach crowns Excellence Awards 2025 winners at ceremony
Stagecoach has marked exceptional employees and contributions at its annual Excellence Awards, held for a second year in 2025 at…
More apprenticeship reform required for coach and bus benefit
Change to how the apprenticeship structure in England works has been welcomed for some parts of the coach and bus…

Bus workforce strategy sought as labour costs reach record level
A long-term bus industry workforce strategy developed through collaboration between the sector and the government is being sought by the…
Lothian adds customised award to bus driver training efforts
Lothian has become the first Scottish bus operator to provide its new driver recruits with a customised award upon completion…