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Elsewhere on this site you will have read about the tragic death of Peter Huntley and the fact that he had been intending to raise £10,000 for Transaid. The momentum started by Peter, however, has continued and pledges since his death in tribute to his dedication to this cause have now seen the phenomenal sum of £10,000 being exceeded. But the efforts have not stopped at this.

A new analysis of the structure and ownership of the UK Bus Industry has shown that almost a quarter of the industry - 24.4% to be precise - is now overseas owned.

A new survey of bus fares has shown that many operators have managed to keep increases to below the level of inflation over the last two years, despite the huge rises in fuel costs that have taken place.

Details of how TAS can help bus operators to improve their businesses have been set oiut by the Preston-based passenger transport specialists in a new publication.