Behind the gates: why second chances matter and how employers can make a difference
This month, as CEO of Rebuilding Futures Alliance, I did something I never thought I would do. Â I stepped inside…
Are DVSA and Traffic Commissioner relations on the mend?
That DVSA is said to be taking more interest in vehicles’ AdBlue consumption than previously when dealing with operators is…
Taking stock: Has the new coach market changed for good?
When in need of a relatively standard-specification new coach at short notice via a contract award, an uplift in private…
Inheritance tax change impact on family operators explained
I run a coach operating business that is worth approximately ÂŁ2.5 million. It is a family company that my two…
Assuring a strong UK bus manufacturing sector is an imperative
The task of fostering a healthy UK zero-emission bus manufacturing industry in a field where most purchases have public subsidy…
EU Entry/Exit System: Some clarity, but still not enough for coach
The Schengen area EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin gradual rollout from 12 October. While that gives some clarity to…
Does extended electric bus life call for more durable components?
Remember the Duracell Bunny? It first appeared in a 1970s advertisement featuring an array of toy rabbits playing the drums.…
Of floating bus stops and electric coach depot charging support
A decision to “pause” design work in England around the shared-space variant of the already controversial floating bus stop is…
Breaking barriers: RFA, Merseyrail and Inside Connections create life-changing career opportunities
Rebuilding Futures Alliance (RFA) is a purpose-driven organisation committed to breaking down barriers to employment for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.…
Autonomous vehicles will come – but staff need is going nowhere
A between-the-lines conclusion from a report by the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) on elements of autonomous coach, bus and private…
