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Tim Deakin
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Senior Journalist, routeONE
Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Beats
Lifestyle , Sustainability
Cookery, Sports, Politics
Content
By Tim Deakin Verified| routeONE Verified Policy work is needed to tackle uncertainty around the decarbonisation pathway for minibus fleets, a prominent figure in that field has urged. Woodall Nicholson Group CEO John Randerson was speaking before debut of the second-generation Mellor Strata minibus. Mellor and fellow small bus manufacturer Treka Bus are part of the group and Mr Randerson says that use of diesel minibuses where appropriate is an important early part of decarbonisation.
By Tim Deakin Verified| routeONE Verified Phil Hodgson, who retired from a 64-year career in the transport industry during late 2024 having most recently served as South of England Area Sales Manager for Pelican Bus and Coach, died on 13 April. He was 80. Highly respected by both his customer base for the Yutong brand and colleagues within Pelican and the manufacturer, Mr Hodgson opened his career in 1960 as an apprentice with bus operator Hants and Dorset in Southampton before moving into a successful spell in the HGV engineering sector.
By Tim Deakin Verified| routeONE Verified Policy work is needed to tackle uncertainty around the decarbonisation pathway for minibus fleets, a prominent figure in that field has urged. Woodall Nicholson Group CEO John Randerson was speaking before debut of the second-generation Mellor Strata minibus. Mellor and fellow small bus manufacturer Treka Bus are part of the group and Mr Randerson says that use of diesel minibuses where appropriate is an important early part of decarbonisation.
Company Info
routeONE
RouteOne is a prominent provider of financial and insurance solutions tailored for the automotive industry. Established in 2002 by major financial institutions such as Ally Financial and Ford Motor Credit Company, RouteOne is headquartered in Michigan and employs between 201 and 500 people. The company focuses on streamlining the F&I process for automobile dealers and their customers. RouteOne offers a wide range of services, including credit and digital retail tools, menu tools for presenting financing options, eContracting for simplified paperwork, and compliance tools to help dealerships meet regulatory requirements. Additionally, their online and mobile retail services enhance the vehicle purchasing experience for customers. The platform connects thousands of dealerships with various finance sources across North America and supports multiple sales channels, ensuring flexibility and a seamless customer experience. RouteOne also adheres to major privacy regulations, providing clear policies regarding data handling.
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Founded: 2002