Blogs
Introduction to operations: how an operations team keeps buses moving
This week’s blog is by Kirstie Bull, Assistant Operations Manager at Brighton & Hove Buses. Kirstie writes about the vital role an operations team plays to make sure bus services run smoothly, to keep passengers moving so they can get to where they need to be.
Trentbarton: keeping people moving during covid-19
Kelly Jago is a bus driver for trentbarton who has been nominated as a finalist for The Customer/Passenger Award at the 2020 Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. Kelly has written for CPT about what it is like to be a bus driver during Covid-19, with some tips for safe travel.
Futureproofing passenger transport post-covid 19
This week’s blog post is brought to you by John Randerson, Managing Director at Mellor Bus. John has written about the challenges facing the road transport sector, futureproofing passenger transport, and Mellor Bus becoming a member of CPT.
Unlock funding now to preserve British bus manufacturing
Paul Davies, President & Managing Director, Alexander Dennis Limited, writes about the vital need for governments to invest in green vehicles, so we can deliver clean air agendas and build a better future for the next generations.
Partnership is the key to success
Martin Hirst, Commercial Director for First West Yorkshire & First York, has written this week’s guest blog post. Martin writes about the importance of partnership working, using Connecting Leeds as an example of the work being done to transform travel in Leeds.
Blackpool Transport: now is the time to seize our opportunity
Jane Cole, Managing Director of Blackpool Transport, writes about how now is the time to seize the opportunity to make bus travel as appealing and attractive as it always has been, and how Blackpool Transport could work in partnership with coach operators to bring tourists back to Blackpool.