Private hire or scheduled service?
The government has clearly stated it does not wish to see private hire journeys for leisure purposes operate before step…
Rail replacement: What happens after the pandemic?
I write to you with great concern about the major bus groups that are either owned by or which own train operating companies in the UK. Since…
Don’t blame DPTAC. It’s all on the government
I cannot blame DPTAC for requesting PSVAR compliance on all coaches. Why wouldn't it? DPTAC’s job is to improve accessibility for disabled people. It's…
DPTAC and PSVAR: Common sense and reality checks needed
Further to the news item in last month’s routeone where the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) has issued an “extraordinary” call to the government asking it…
Casting our pearls before swine?
When considering the recent developments of the growing number of trade bodies putting forward their case for representing the best interests of…
Happy memories of Arriva Bus and Coach Dealership
I was sad to hear the news of the closure of the Arriva Bus and Coach dealership. I once met Stanley Hughes’ business bank manager on…
Fragmentation is the last thing we need
I found myself agreeing wholeheartedly with the comments made by the Industry Expert in the January edition of routeone. They highlighted the role that the…
PSVAR: ‘Badly written, far from clear’
I would like to thank the unidentified contributor for responding to my letter in regards to the PSV Accessibility Regulations…
A potential solution regarding bridge strikes…
Regarding the suggestion from David Archer to solve the problem of bridge strikes I would raise a few questions and…
‘Transport for London – get London moving’
Hammersmith Bridge remains closed, leaving hundreds of schoolchildren struggling to get to school. Despite this, Transport for London (TfL) has…
