New RHA Board member appointed

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is pleased to today announce the appointment of Jason Edwards, Owner and Managing Director of Jason Edwards Travel, to its Board of Directors. Jason becomes the first representative from the coach sector to serve on the RHA Board, reflecting the RHA’s growing commitment to represent more of the UK’s road transport industry.

Jason brings more than three decades of experience in the travel, engineering and coach sectors. His career began with 13 years at British Airways and GE as an aircraft engineer, before spending over two decades helping to lead the award-winning family business, Edwards Coaches. In 2023, he launched his own venture – Jason Edwards Travel – with the vision of delivering trusted, affordable coach holidays built on a lifetime of industry knowledge.

A well-known figure in the coach and tourism community, Jason has supported numerous industry causes, judged major awards, and spoken regularly at sector events. He also served as High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan, underlining his deep roots and active leadership within Wales. In 2024, he added to his credentials by achieving his CPC qualification as an International Transport Manager (PSV).

His appointment to the RHA Board brings a fresh perspective from the coach sector, along with additional invaluable insight into the needs of Welsh operators and the wider tourism and passenger transport landscape.

Richard Smith, Managing Director of the RHA, said:

“We’re delighted to welcome Jason to the RHA Board. He brings a wealth of industry experience, a strong entrepreneurial mindset, and a clear passion for the coach and travel sector. His appointment ensures the coach industry have a strong voice in our leadership. This is a major step forward in broadening the RHA’s representation across all corners of road transport.”

Jason Edwards said:

“It’s a real honour to join the RHA Board and represent both the coach industry and all Welsh road transport operators. I’m passionate about delivering great service and helping the industry thrive – and I look forward to working alongside colleagues to ensure our sector’s voice is heard, valued and supported.”

The RHA represents over 8,500 operators of HGVs, coaches and vans across the UK, providing campaigning, training, policy, and business services to help the road transport sector succeed in an evolving transport landscape.

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