Dozens of coaches have spent the afternoon making themselves heard in Westminster.
They have been driving in circles in Parliament Square honking their horns – the industry says the government has forgotten them during the pandemic.
I asked the Department of Transportation for their reaction earlier this afternoon.
A spokesperson said the government has provided a generous and comprehensive package of support for companies.
“Our job retention scheme has helped one million employers and protected over nine million jobs across the UK. We have extended it until October, which means it will have been open for eight months and will continue to support companies as the economy reopens and people return to work, “they said.
They also highlighted other support measures, such as recovery loans, tax deferrals, business rate vacations and more than £ 10 billion in grants.
“Last week, the Chancellor announced the second part of our support for the economy through his Employment Plan, giving companies the confidence to retain and hire, and giving people the tools they need to get better jobs, including job support with £ 1,000 Coronavirus job retention bonus for employers. “
The coach industry wants help specifically designed for them.
Without a doubt, today’s demonstration will not be the last: a lot of industries are suffering and suffering a lot, in a recession unprecedented in modern times.
