The UK’s coach industry is today calling on the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to deliver an emergency rebate of 20p per litre in the cost of diesel for coach operators.
Three leading bus and transport organisations have come together to call on local authorities to prioritise festive travel offers that encourage bus use this Christmas, rather than funding discounted parking.
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has awarded its coveted Coach Friendly status to the town of Bideford for the second time, recognising its continued commitment to providing excellent facilities and a warm welcome for coach operators and passengers.
Simon Lightwood MP, Minister for Roads and Buses, today joined coach industry leaders at London’s Victoria Coach Station to celebrate the role of coach travel in connecting communities, supporting the economy and delivering sustainable transport across the UK.