Kathryn Pulham will be taking on the role of Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) President from 29 January 2026. Kathryn willtake the reins from Paul Lynch who has served as CPT President for the past two years. Kathryn has over 17 years’ experience in the bus and coach industry, having been a Director of Pulhams, […]
Wrightbus owner Jo Bamford today (17 September 2025) announced that CEO Jean-Marc Gales will become Deputy Chairman. Gales takes on the new role from 1 December this year. Mr Gales will take over as Deputy Chairman to focus on the company’s strategic global development, with sites in Northern Ireland, Germany and Malaysia. The move will […]
This year marks a major milestone for Stagecoach Commercial Officer, Andy Gilmour, who celebrates 35 years of service in the bus industry. Turning 60 this year, Andy has spent more than half his life working in buses – a career that began with weekend shifts in Winchester and grew into a lifelong passion. Trained as […]
A campaign created by women, for women aimed at transforming perceptions of the transport industry has been launched. It is aimed at inspiring a new generation to step into careers in the sector. Entitled ‘Inner Qualities’, the campaign is designed and developed by women colleagues at Go North East under the message of: “They say […]
As part of the Government reshuffle at the start of this month, the DfT has added a new face and Lillian Greenwood MP takes on a new position. Keir Mather, Labour MP for Selby and Kippax, has been appointed to the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the DfT. Commenting on his new role, […]
The next Young Bus Professionals conference will be held in Southampton on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 October, starting with a behind-the-scenes tour of bus refurbishment centre, Hants & Dorset Trim, on the Wednesday afternoon and followed by dinner with after-dinner speaker Matt Carney, CEO Bus at Go-Ahead Group, giving his insights and observations of […]
Lothian has announced the appointment of Sarah Boyd as its Chief Executive to oversee the further integration of Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams. This follows the decision of City of Edinburgh Council, Lothian’s Majority Shareholder, in 2020 to review the governance structure of its Transport Arms’ Length Organisations (ALEOs) to achieve a more integrated approach […]
Kathryn Pulham will be taking on the role of Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) President from 29 January 2026. Kathryn willtake the reins from Paul Lynch who has served as CPT President for the past two years. Kathryn has over 17 years’ experience in the bus and coach industry, having been a Director of Pulhams, […]
Michael Leech of First Bus North & West Yorkshire is the winner of the 57th Bus Driver of the Year National Final. The conclusion of the competition took place on Sunday 14 September and saw Michael take home the BDoY Trophy and £4,100 prize money. Aged 46, he is a regular at the finals and […]
