Features
Flying the flag
Jonathan Welch reports on the 2023 UK Bus Awards, which recognised the best of the best from across the industry On Tuesday 28 November, the UK Bus Awards returned to the venue that has been […]
Travelling with Temsa
Jonathan Welch takes a Temsa HD13 for a spin, the 100th vehicle delivered by the brand following the reopening of its Cleckheaton dealership two years ago It’s over 22 years ago now since Temsa launched […]
Historic Trident restored
A modern classic has made its restored debut in Manchester, reports Nick Larkin The first low-floor double-decker delivered to Stagecoach outside London has been restored by the company after being donated to the Museum of […]
What is it, and does it matter?
Building on his comments in this week’s editorial column, Jonathan Welch takes a closer look at the ‘trackless tram’ on trial in Stirling, Australia. Is it a bus? It’s not not a bus… In this […]
Happy memories courtesy of Rosso
Transdev operator Rosso has provided a specially-made focal point to bring back the good times for residents at one Lancashire care home living with dementia. Many of the residents living at Haslingden Hall care home […]
A changing landscape
Jonathan Welch speaks to Stagecoach Manchester Operations Director Rebecca Rathore about the challenges of franchising and the driver shortage In issue 1594, we looked at Stagecoach Manchester’s driver training regime, from first day to ongoing […]
Women in Bus and Coach take centre stage
Jonathan Taylor reports from the parliamentary launch of the Women in Bus & Coach network It’s always alarming (and I’m putting it mildly) when you come across people behaving badly in our industry. Ours is […]
Section 19 minibus operations must still be compliant
A Dorset operator had its operations severely curtailed earlier this year as a result of significant failures to maintain its fleet along with questions over the legality of its operation In March 2023, Traffic Commissioner […]
‘Museums must be family attractions’
Museums must be interesting for everyone, not just enthusiasts, says Nick Larkin Transport museums must market themselves as venues for a family day out rather merely as a place to see old buses and coaches, […]