The Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme What is FORS? The Fleet Operators Recognitions Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary scheme which promotes higher operating standards amongst commercial vehicle operators. It currently has over 4,600 members from many areas of the transport industry. It provides guidelines for all aspects of safety, efficiency and environmental protection. Not only do [...]

The number of cyclists and pedestrian commuters on the rise – and with it, the number of incidents occurring on roads. Unfortunately, the transport industry is experiencing an unfavourable increase in the proportion of incidents involving their vehicles. With all road transport comes a risk to the more vulnerable road users. This threat is made [...]

Freight in the City will be returning for the third time, as its annual expo takes place at Alexandra Palace this year. Bigger than ever, this year the exhibition moves into the great hall as more equipment, vehicles and innovative technology makes its appearance as the expo. Freight in the City, a company dedicated to [...]

 Passenger vehicles such as buses and coaches play a large role in everyday life for commuters and tourists. Vehicle safety and security are of upmost importance, due to the activity of transporting the most precious of cargos – people. The companies driven by rigorous standards and who offer first-class customer service, comfort, style and most [...]

On Friday 22nd September, Transport for London announced that Uber London Ltd will not have its Private Hire License Renewed after September 30th. Uber is expected to appeal the decision, and will be allowed to continue operating until the appeal process is finished. The decision by TfL concluded Uber London was not fit and proper [...]

With the recent announcement of the UK Clean Air Proposal, emissions are a hot topic amongst car and fleet owners alike. A lot of questions have already been asked about Cars, LCVs and HGVs, but what impact is legislation likely to have on the Bus and Coach industry. How bad are buses and coaches? Most [...]

COACH MULTI CAMERA CCTV CONFIGURATIONS Challenges bus operators face The Bus and Coach industry is ever-changing. As an industry driven by rigorous standards of service, comfort and safety, customer demands are constantly at the forefront of the fleet operator’s mind. Here is our run-down of the top demands in the bus and coach [...]

Fleet Operation comes a multitude of different problems every day With mounting responsibility on Operators and Managers, these challenges can often seem unsolvable. Here are our top 5 problems that we feel fleet operators are facing today: Insurance premiums are on the rise Theft and vandalism of company assets is sky-rocketing Industry Compliance and standards [...]

Telematics systems are rapidly becoming a vital tool for anyone managing a fleet of vehicles. Vehicle Telematics is one of the few time-saving and cost-effective solutions with a relatively short payback period. It is a system which provides you with the information you need to improve the efficiency, performance and profitability of your fleet. Telematics [...]

Showcase-for-the-bus-and-coach 2017 Coach & Bus UK, the new incarnation of Coach & Bus live, will return this year as the essential showcase for the Bus and Coach industry. From the 4-5th October 2017 the NEC Birmingham will transform into a thriving market for innovation, networking and purchasing. Coach and Bus UK is must-attend for [...]