A regular show speaker, Steven Salmon is international manager at the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT). In his seminar (1.30pm, 3 October), he’ll be discussing the impact of Brexit on UK and EU coach operations.
How important is Coach & Bus UK to you and the industry?
It is important because it is one of a small number of opportunities for the industry to come together and get a better idea of its own significance.
What do you want visitors to take away from your session?
A better understanding of what they should be worrying about (and not worrying about) over Brexit in their businesses
What’s the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Supporting achievers
And the most challenging?
Accepting the limits to what we can achieve
What’s your key takeaway of the year (so far)?
The industry is putting itself in a better position to defend its sustainability record
Which coach / bus operators do you particularly admire and why?
We have a long tradition, at CPT, of not sitting in judgement on our members! I do have a secret admiration for firms who can talk a good line and back it up with good delivery.
Looking ahead, what are the biggest opportunities for the coach & bus industry in the coming years?
Capitalising on our inherent strengths – safety, efficient use of space and sustainability.
Can you give us an example of what your business is doing to be even more sustainable?
Sharing good practice with our members.
Who or what inspires you to be even better?
People who prove it is possible to get all the details right.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?
Get to know your people and prove that you care about their lives.
See Steven at Coach & Bus UK
Is turnover vanity and profit sanity?: 11am on Thursday 3 October.