South Yorkshire launches a transport survey to shape its Local Transport Plan and People's Network. Responses close on 31 October

Passenger Lift Solutions has appointed Meihua Jin to head up its push into overseas markets as International Markets Development Manager.

Midland Bluebird has marked further electrification of key bus services connecting Stirling and Alloa by welcoming a visit from its local MSP.

Accessible minibus specialist TBC Conversions has marked 20 years in business ahead of participation in Euro Bus Expo on 3-5 November.

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) is understood to have withdrawn bus franchise contract award decisions on all Tier C lots.

Our politics expert is concerned over the cost of the West Midlands bus network bail-out amid news of the proposed National Express sale.

The Road Transporters Support Scheme in Ireland, created to mitigate high diesel costs for coach, bus and HGV businesses, has been extended.

Stagecoach has commenced rollout of Ticketer TK300 electronic ticket machines across its commercial operations.

Edwards Coaches has taken to three the depots that have achieved platinum rating on the Maintenance Provision Recognition Scheme (MPRS).

Amalgamation of UKCOA and CPT coach representation into Coach UK is a big change, and progress of recent years will need to be maintained.

As the UK’s hottest summer on record ends, temperature trends may cause operators to rethink strategy - but it could be too soon.

Coach UK has called on the government to introduce a 20p per litre emergency fuel rebate for operators as diesel costs soar to record highs.

WiBC Awards 2026 winners include Mary Carruthers and Hannah Man, recipient of the first Louise Cheeseman Better Together Award.

Mellor begins delivering 33 Strata Plus buses for West Yorkshire AccessBus as part of £6.5m fleet replacement programme

Blackpool Transport has made two senior appointments, with Jamie Swift being named Commercial Director and Steve Staley as Tramway Director.

Harris Bus and Coach has confirmed its first diesel bus for the UK and Ireland from the Higer range in the 8.9m door-forward Azure 9.

CPT Director of Policy and External Relations Alison Edwards urges local authorities to put buses first this Christmas.

Fares will not be taken aboard the TaithCymru limited-stop coach service in Wales and customers will be required by TfW to book in advance.

Scania has unveiled its next-generation Touring coach, which brings a new interior, the Super powertrain platform and enhanced luggage space.

The Confederation of Passenger Transport and the UK Coach Operators Association have joined forces to create a Coach UK representative body.

Organisations have called on councils to prioritise travel offers that encourage bus use over Christmas rather than discounted car parking.

Having started 18 years ago with a minibus focus, Wakefield firm TJs Travel has grown to almost 50 vehicles including two electric coaches.

Leger Shearings Group has announced Chief Executive Liam Race and Chief Financial Officer Andrew Oldfield now have sole ownership via an MBO.

Aberdeenshire operator Peace Coaches has been purchased by FirstGroup, where it will join the King Coaches operation in Aberdeen.

Stagecoach Midlands has taken a step on preventing violence against women and girls by signing up to the Northamptonshire Women's Charter.

Work on procurement for supported bus service contracts has expanded greatly. How much of that is actually required to get what is wanted?

FirstGroup has purchased KB Coaches, which brings 30 vehicle and 34 staff members and will join the growing First Bus business in that field.

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is to formally assess a plan to franchise bus services in the region.

Tower Transit has acquired PCV driver training business Abacus UK Training of Huyton. It builds on the earlier integration of Huyton Travel.

Camira has launched RePlay Zero with EcoFR, which reuses waste plastic bottles in upholstery fabric for coach and bus applications.

National Coach Week 2026 has entered what organiser RHA describes as a warm-up period ahead of the celebration starting on 12 October.

Journeo has launched Next Stop Announcement, which it calls an all-in-one integrated solution that offers a long-term solution for PSVAIR.

Daish's Holidays has added four new luxury Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coaches to its fleet after an investment of £1.2 million.

Formation of a publicly-owned bus operator in London has been confirmed - and franchised areas elsewhere will be watching closely.

Bookings for coach holiday departures can easily be made online, so do printed brochures still have a future? Yes, the answer seems.

Bus services are crucial to boosting the UK’s high street fortunes, according to a survey commissioned by Metroline.

Stagecoach has sold its North Scotland operations at Thurso and Wick to D&E Coaches, which is owned by The Highland Council.

WYCA has extended a standstill period on signing some bus franchise contracts after a legal challenge from Squarepeg Buses.

Passenger Lift Solutions (PLS) will provide UK support for Hidral Gobel products from 1 October, with a dedicated contact through PLS Assist.

The conversation around bus electrification has thus far leaned largely on vehicles, but a strategy for energy procurement is as important.

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has inspected the first of 193 battery-electric buses that will work the franchised Weaver Network.

Treka Bus will deliver the first examples of a new battery-electric, 5,000kg GVW accessible minibus range from Q2 2027.

Volvo Bus UK and Ireland has named Daryl Herod and Ross Wilson into Regional Account Manager roles to boost its customer-facing team.

The Confederation of Passenger Transport is asking coach operator members to fill in a survey on the current high diesel price landscape.

Mobility as a service (MaaS) promised to transform how people travel, but its subscription model has struggled to deliver.

International development organisation Transaid has launched its 2026 Christmas appeal and is inviting businesses and individuals to help.

TfL has laid out further work that it will do to improve bus driver welfare, with funding allocated to building 53 new toilet facilities.

Workforce factors are as much of a challenge to coach decarbonisation as others relating to technology, a report from RHA has found.

Beverley Bell Consulting and Training will stage Health, Safety and Wellbeing Month in October to help delegates learn practical skills.