Bridge strikes: technology alone will not solve the problem
The latest plea from the Senior Traffic Commissioner Kevin Rooney to operators and the industry to address the problem of…
‘Pragmatic’ DfT light on PSVAR – but delays still highly frustrating
The Department for Transport (DfT) continues to see the future of PSVAR “in a pragmatic light” and reasonable next steps…
Talk to other industries, urges ITS UK amid ‘joined-up journeys’ CfE
As the government launches its "Joined-up journeys"Â call for evidence exercise, the head of a national industry association representing transport technology…
Coach and bus can fix bridge strike issue, senior TC says
Thorough risk-management and sharing of best practice is advised in light of recent bus bridge strike incidents After several bus…
CPT bus reform handbook for LTAs in England is set for autumn
The first details of a handbook for local transport authorities (LTAs) in England that will help them to navigate Enhanced…
Higer diesel coach and electric bus range for UK relaunch in 2026
Higer diesel coaches and battery-electric buses will be relaunched into the UK after Dublin-based importer Harris Group formed Harris Bus…
‘Be ready for DVSA maintenance investigation visit if trigger occurs’
Operators that suffer an unfavourable roadside vehicle inspection by DVSA examiners or record an MoT failure that draws concern from…
Three generations of Lincolnshire pride at Phil Haines Coaches
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nigel Haines, then managing director of Lincolnshire-based Phil Haines Coaches, found that he’d…
First Bus London picking up where group left off in the capital
First Bus parent FirstGroup has executed multiple purchases over the past two years, with the largest of those coming in…
Striving for excellence and giving recognition in coach and bus
Coach and bus operators should make the most of opportunities to give recognition where it's due, writes Simon Ingham, Edwards…
