Coach services could be cut due to record diesel prices, UK operators warn
School buses are one of the services that could be hit by soaring diesel prices, hauliers say. Photograph: SolStock/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSchool buses are one of the services that could be hit by soaring diesel prices, hauliers say. Coach companies, which say they carry out a similar role, have received no equivalent support.Richard Smith, the managing director of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), said the haulage sector was under similar strain.
- ▪School buses are one of the services that could be hit by soaring diesel prices, hauliers say.
- ▪Photograph: SolStock/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSchool buses are one of the services that could be hit by soaring diesel prices, hauliers say.
- ▪Coach companies, which say they carry out a similar role, have received no equivalent support.Richard Smith, the managing director of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), said the haulage sector was under similar strain.
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School buses are one of the services that could be hit by soaring diesel prices, hauliers say. Photograph: SolStock/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSchool buses are one of the services that could be hit by soaring diesel prices, hauliers say. Photograph: SolStock/Getty ImagesTransportCoach services could be cut due to record diesel prices, UK operators warnRising fuel costs are pushing hundreds of firms out of business, threatening school transport, firms say Business live – latest updates Alex DanielMon 5 Oct 2026 05.04 EDTFirst published on Mon 5 Oct 2026 04.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCoach operators have said record diesel prices could force cuts to services including school transport, as hauliers warn rising fuel costs are pushing hundreds of firms out of business.The…
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