Coaches
The driver shortage problem
Coach hire companies may be in demand, but the sector also struggles when it comes to attracting the new, younger coach drivers it needs to move forward into a new era. The question is though, […]
Coaches
Coaches
Deal or No Deal
Our coaching insider has two key dates on his mind and the impact they could have on where he can take his vehicles
Buses
Built to dominate
Stephen Morris tells the story of the Dominator, the bus chassis that put Dennis back on the map and provided an important foundation for what is now Alexander Dennis Ltd
Coaches
“I actually wanted a Bedford VAL”
With a career in coaching stretching back to 1964, Roger Bull has been there, done that, and got the proverbial T-shirt. But when the opportunity arose to acquire a 1969 AEC Reliance coach, he found […]
Buses
Setting the agenda
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is currently consulting with its members about the future direction of the trade organisation. CPT President Martin Dean and Interim Chief Executive Peter Gomersall talk to Andy Izatt about […]
Buses
Perils of bike boxes
Our coaching insider worries how competition for road space can bring cyclists and commercial vehicles into conflict with potentially tragic consequences A report conducted by the Transport Research Laboratory in November 2005 set out the […]
Coaches
Live on tour with Terry Bushell
Alan Payling speaks to an operator who is still very busy after 30 years in business due to an abundance of personality, giving his passengers a great deal and caring for his ‘taters’ too If […]
Buses
Covering all bases
Volvo Bus UK & Ireland Commercial Sales Director, Phil Owen, has outlined the manufacturer’s multifaceted product strategy going forward to maintain and develop its business. Andy Izatt details what he had to say
Coaches
Bristol to Torquay
In the second part of his article re-creating an express coach journey from Manchester to Torquay in the ‘good old days’ of coach travel, Alan Payling covers the Bristol to Torquay section of the trip
Coaches
McGill’s expands heritage fleet
Scotland’s largest independent operator, McGill’s, has expanded its heritage fleet by restoring a 1977 Western SMT Alexander Y-type Leyland Leopard and acquiring another vehicle.
