On Target 4 – Training drivers
Allow me to explain the economics of training my own drivers from car licence level. Many of my fellow operators tell me they...
On Target 5 – A driving life
Over the past few weeks, we have explored recruiting drivers, especially those who don’t presently drive buses or coaches for a...
On Target 8 – make driver CPCs count
Like many owners and directors in our industry, I hold and retain a PCV driving licence. For many years, we didn’t have to do...
On Target 7 – Diesel is dying
I have several Euro VI vehicles in my fleet, certainly enough to ensure I don’t pay fees to go anywhere, at least for now. I...
On Target 6 – Electric coaches?
With the London Ultra Low Emissions Zone introduced on 8 April and the zone being extended to greater London for buses and...
On Target 16 – Charge for the peaks
Private hire is flexible, and the traveling public’s perception is that certain times will cost more. However, I often find...
On Target 15 – adding a profit margin
Whichever the type of private hire, getting the price right is the hardest part. In theory, it follows the same rules as pricing...
On Target 12 – Adding profit to cost
So far, I have covered the direct costs of operation and included the overhead, to bring the daily contract cost to £378.50 per...