Why bus operators need to embrace community bus partnerships
The role of community bus partnerships is arguably as crucial as ever. Due to increased devolution, more of the money…
TfGM hits back at claims around Bee Network subsidy level
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has rebutted claims that the franchised Bee Network is overly expensive and has said that…
A biased and anti-truck approach to motorway services parking
Regarding your report into the issue of motorway services, and trucks parking in coach bays. This is a very biased…
Wider government policy should be seen alongside coach and bus
It has been a big month for policy announcements. I am tempted to use the analogy about buses for government…
Challenge: A constant feature of London open-top tour operation
A bastion of on-street competition in the bus industry is the London open-top sightseeing sector. Its competitive dynamic has grown…
Bee Network: The now and the future of bus in Greater Manchester
Transition of bus services in Greater Manchester to the franchised Bee Network completed in early 2025. Behind the scenes, much…
Green Metro Coaches: On securing your position in the future market
Not often do new operators come onto the coaching scene. With high outlay for vehicles, a stringent regulatory landscape and…
Guild of British Coach Operators backs ER, recommends mandates
Steve Whiteway (pictured), Administrator of the Guild of British Coach Operators (GoBCO), has shared his views about the role of…
A city’s award-winning approach to Enhanced Partnership for bus
On 4 June, Paul Walker, Head of Passenger Transport at Portsmouth City Council, won the Person of the Year accolade…
Andrew Wickham: Remembering the most authentic of bus leaders
On Friday 27 June, I attended the funeral of my boss of seven years, Andrew Wickham MBE. It was a…
