CPT President’s Diary: Why work in coach and bus?
A role in coach and bus is worth treasuring for its enormous contribution to society, highlights Confederation of Passenger Transport…
National Insurance uplift paints mixed picture for coach
Last month increases in employers’ National Insurance (NI) contributions introduced on 6 April drew a mixed response from coach and…
‘Shared space’ floating bus stops design in England to be paused
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England including London will see a pause on floating bus stops where users board and…
David Ogden Holidays celebrates 50 years as Scania Irizar arrives
David Ogden Holidays is a further coach operator to celebrate a significant anniversary in 2025 as it marks 50 years…
Sanders Coaches marks 50 years as new depot creates openings
Not atypically, Sanders Coaches had humble beginnings on its way to becoming one of the largest operators in the east…
Spending Review: Bus secures a slice of the pie
The recent Spending Review gave the bus sector cause for optimism but also reason to keep fighting our corner, says…
New non-ZE coach and bus sales end date progress still lacking
A summary of responses to a consultation on an end date for new non-zero-emission bus sales and a concurrent call…
Wales under-22 bus scheme: Reimbursement update
Bus operators in Wales are due to receive detail regarding reimbursement this week following recent launch of the reduced fares…
Gatwick airport purchases 14 Irizar ie tram buses
Irizar is to supply 14 new 18m-long ie tram buses to London Gatwick airport to connect passengers with long-stay car…
McGill’s Group purchases coach operator Prentice Westwood
McGill’s Group has purchased West Lothian coach operator Prentice Westwood for an undisclosed seven-figure sum. All Prentice Westwood employees will…
