Welcome to the uTrack News
Our latest post about the transport industry and technology
The Great Bus Divide: North Versus South….
So, the DFT have just published a fascinating analysis of just how the UK Bus Industry has been performing from 2009/10 up and until 2018/2019. The reality is that for key reasons of social and economic landscape change bus use has been declining over the years of...
The North South Divide: Does It Exist?
Ever since I can remember as a child, there has always been a perception, rightly or wrongly that within this Scepted Isle there has always been, and always will be this view that the South is full of Southern softies, living the life of Riley, and that quite frankly...
So Will 2020 Be The Year Of The Bus…..?
I remember years ago during the seventies when I was a teenager, there was a particular song that snuck into my brain, the modern day parlance I believe is an ear worm. The particular song was called The Year Of The Cat by Al Stewart, to be fair it is a great song and...
So, We Have A New Prime Minister….Oh, No We Don’t
So, there I was, watching the election results until half past two in the morning, and as I retired to me weary bed, seriously hoping that my brain would let me sleep, I had to come to the realisation that no matter what my personal thoughts might be. The fact was...
Is It Time For A National Transport Review?
I was watching the news recently and one thing attracted my attention, the Metro mayor of good old Brum and former John Lewis supremo Andy Street, basically gave notice that West Midlands trains who won the rail franchise last year. Have operated such a dire service...
Future of public transport under Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party
On Thursday 12th December the British people once again took to the polls and excised their political duty, a climax which saw Boris Johnson’s Conservative party clinch a historic victory to retain power in Westminster. Mr Johnson's party won 365 seats, a Tory...
Election Time: The Nation Decides
Sometimes they say, time stands still, only of course at very special moments, like when you drown, or in moments of great decision making like your wedding day, anyway you no doubt get my drift. I have to say that this General election has most certainly not been one...
The Polling Station: A Quintessentially English Experience..
I remember many years ago having a good chat to my father about why it is important to vote, whenever the opportunity presented it. The discussion was around the simple fact that at least in this nation, we have the democratic right to vote. Sadly in many nations this...
Andrew Neal; And The Political Leaders Interviews
I have always enjoyed the way that Andrew Neale interviews political leaders, I have long since a big fan of his late night Thursday show, known as “ This Week” which has sadly now ended after many years of lively and satirical debate, along with his various sparring...
5 Ways to make the most of Your Commute
‘It’s all about the journey, not just the destination’ Commuting is a phrase that we are all too familiar with these days in the modern world and describes the act of travelling from home to your place of work or school. On average British workers spend 400 days of...
The General Election; Interest Wanes
Now to be fair, it might just be me, but at people actually getting a tad fed up with this general election. I mean it might just be my own jaded perspective but as the campaign seems to go on indeterminably, there appears to be that unique and sumptuously British...
Clive James; Death Of A Genius
I can recall two occasions in my young life when I laughed so much that I was moved to tears, where quite literally I was unable to control myself. Once when I was about 15 when I retired into the dining room where there was a spare TV as the lounge was occupied by...
Introducing… The NEW uTrack GoAhead Ireland Employee App
“Empowering your workforce, wherever they are” This month sees the launch of uTrack’s new employee app, with its deployment to the drivers and operations staff at GoAhead Ireland. The app is designed to empower employees in all areas of a transport business. Key...
Political Manifesto’s:Where Is Screaming Lord Sutch When You Need Him?
One of the things that I have long since admired about the United Kingdom General elections, has been the uniquely British habit of allowing eccentric individuals to stand to be elected as Members of Parliament. To be fair I do not recall a single case where anyone of...
Jeremy Corbyn And The Bus Industry…
I watched with interest the leaders debate with Mr Boris Johnson and Mr Jeremy Corbyn, it was interesting to observe the extremely contrasting styles. Both men have their critics, Boris was laughed at by the studio audience when he spoke of honesty, similarly the...
UK Bus Awards; A Superb Event
Well what a great day that was my dear chums, I have just returned from the 24th consecutive UK Bus Awards held at the very well presented and accommodating Troxy venue. Deep in down town Limehouse, in the shadow of the banking pyramids of Canary Wharf. The iconic...
Everybody Matters, Moving On Nicely…
The excellent initiative that grew from the back of the super diversity challenge event in Newark, has expanded significantly since its launch at Branigans Brasserie, in September of this year. And today I was fortunate enough to attend the first follow up meeting...
UK Bus Awards Comes Around Again, Can’t Wait
The rather splendid Troxy, nestling in the heart of the City of London, will be the swanky venue for the 2019 UK Bus Awards. I am as ever really looking forward to attending, although this year I will not be presenting the Young Bus Manager award on behalf of CILT....