The DfT has announced a review of the Section 19/22 permit system this year, while launching its new guidance on using permits. Announcing the guidance – which has taken since the consultation closed on 4 May last year to emerge – the DfT has introduced the exemption of ‘minor impact’ on the commercial market, and […]
Bus passenger satisfaction remains high, according to Transport Focus’s recent report. The organisation’s Bus Passenger Survey carried out in autumn 2018 revealed 88% of passengers in England (excluding London) were satisfied with their last bus journey. In Scotland, the figure was 91%. Almost 50,000 passengers took part in the study. In England, passengers on trentbarton […]
For the ninth consecutive year, the IRTE Skills Challenge has returned. The event sees teams of PSV apprentices and technicians compete in a series of challenges including bodywork, electrical and mechanical tasks. The competition takes place at S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol from 3 June until 7 June. Last year, the Outstanding Team Award went […]
A new used bus and coach show run by John Hill Coach Sales at Newark showground featured some of the best used vehicles in the country. Our demon snapper, David Cole, visited and got a shot of every vehicle and product. Maybe you’re in the market for one of these….
Binswood Media, the organiser of ITT Hub 2020, has made two new appointments to its team. Nick Fielding joins as Event Director with Mel Holley also appointed to manage Content and Media Relations. Both Nick and Mel will report to CEO, Mark Griffin. A musician by training, Nick Fielding will bring experience in event management […]
Following the fatal bus crash in Coventry involving a Stagecoach Midlands bus, no punishment has been meted out for the operator’s managers. The decision was made by Nicholas Denton, Traffic Commissioner, who also ruled the standard international PSV operator’s licence held by Midland Red (South) Ltd (trading as Stagecoach Midlands) is to be curtailed for […]
Steve O’Neill is to leave Irizar UK at the end of March. Steve is one of the founding Directors of Irizar UK, having helped establish the business over the last eight years. Steve said: “It’s been a real privilege to have introduced the Irizar Integral brand to the UK. Starting from scratch, with just myself […]
Staff to be cut from the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) as part of a restructuring of the organisation have been named. Public Affairs Director, Pauline Gaunt OBE and Director of Policy Development, Steven Salmon, are both to leave the organisation at the end of June. Steven is not to cut his ties with CPT […]