Bourton-on-the-Water has voted in favour of restrictions for coaches entering the Cotswold village – one of the industry’s most popular destinations. At a parish meeting, councillors voted six to three in favour of introducing Traffic Restriction Orders (TROs) preventing access for tourist coaches along two key routes, and will now consult with the Highways Authority […]
The problems faced across the passenger transport industry in its battle to recruit and retain drivers aren’t easily resolved. “I believe the coach and bus industries are still faced with a legacy image of ‘the bus driver,’” says Mark Williams, Editor of Bus & Coach Buyer and a veteran of the industry for 35 years. […]
Three industry bodies are teaming up to ‘dismantle barriers’ to diversity in the industry and empower more women in the sector. The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), the Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE) and Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) are teaming up to address the underrepresentation of women in engineering, starting with their collaboration on […]
Alexander Dennis is increasing the warrantable energy throughput of its next-generation electric buses with battery supply partner Impact Clean Power Technology. The Enviro100EV and Enviro400EV have a future-proof battery system designed to maximise use before battery replacement becomes necessary. Drawing on the versatility of NMC cell chemistry, Alexander Dennis has increased the longevity and value […]
Stagecoach has collaborated with its internal Women’s Network to produce a video showcasing women leading the way within the company. It is also aimed at challenging stereotypes surrounding women in transport. Featured in the video are a range of women from different areas of the business, including Stagecoach new Chief Executive Officer Claire Miles. From […]
A new campaign is being launched by the Women in Bus and Coach initiative (WiBC) called ‘Spotlight On’. The initiative aims to showcase the incredible contributions of women in all roles across the bus, coach and community transport sector. It serves to highlight the diverse talents and achievements of women in various roles in the […]
A Belgian news site is reporting that Van Hool is to lay off 830 staff, and that the Flemish cabinet will be discussing the future of Van Hool, as the company struggles to find a new investor. The bus and coach builder, which has manufacturing in Macedonia as well as Belgium, was severely affected by […]
First Bus is to double the number of women in its business in the next five years. Furthermore, in line with the FTSE Women Leaders recommendations, First Bus also aims to have 40% of senior leadership roles filled by women by 2028. To reach this goal, First Bus is making three ambitious new recruitment pledges: […]