The Transport Benevolent Fund CIO, known as TBF, has been providing help and support to those working in the public transport industry for 97 years. The Fund currently has more than 67,000 members and their needs are very different from those back in 1923. John Sheehy, TBF CEO, said: “Even before we were all dealing […]
Only 73% of passengers say they can wear a face covering on buses, according to a recent poll. Bus Users conducted the survey on Twitter from 15 to 19 June, taking into account nearly 1,500 responses. It was launched to coincide with face coverings becoming mandatory on public transport in England. In all, 73% of […]
Wrightbus owner, Jo Bamford, has supported a report by think-tank Policy Exchange, calling for more capital investment in hydrogen. The man behind plans for 3,000 hydrogen buses across the UK believes this is exactly the kind of action the UK Government should be taking. The report from Policy Exchange says that green hydrogen projects offer […]
Trade union Unite has called on bus operators to “get a grip” to ensure passengers wear face coverings on buses. From 15 June, it has been a requirement under the condition of travel that all passengers (unless exempt) must wear a mask or face covering when travelling on buses and all forms of public transport, […]
National Express is to restart services on its national network of intercity routes at a reduced frequency on 1 July. It says significant new measures will be put in place it believes will allow customers to travel in confidence. Its coaches will be limited to 50% of maximum capacity. The restart follows a three-month suspension […]
Gloucestershire-based Marchant Coaches and Pulhams Coaches have warned about the devastating affects social distancing may have on home to school services. Read the full story at Gloucestershire Live here.
Northern Ireland’s bus and coach industry has called on the Northern Ireland Executive to support them financially as a priority. Over 30 coach providers from across Northern Ireland have attended Stormont from Titanic Quarter to take their appeal to the heart of the Executive. Without immediate financial support, the industry representative body, Bus and Coach […]
A period of grace to demonstrate financial standing has been extended from six months to 12 months by the Senior Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt. The announcement is an update on the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s coronavirus (COVID-19) statutory document originally issued on 17 March 2020. The update also includes more information about in-person tribunal hearings in […]