Unproductive workers should lose their right to claim unfair dismissal, a leaked government report says. The report – commissioned by the prime minister – argues this would mean more capable people would replace those sacked, […]
A rush toward ill-thought out development to generate quick revenue will damage regions in the long run, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said in its consultation response to a government review. The Local […]
Medium-sized businesses are the UK’s “forgotten army”, too long overlooked by government but with the potential to inject between £20bn and £50bn into the economy by 2020, according to the CBI. Firms with a turnover […]
Former National Express West Midlands employee sacked for using phone whilst driving ordered to pay £5,000 costs A Birmingham bus driver has lost a compensation claim against West Midlands Travel Ltd (trading as National Express […]
Popular Anglian Bus driver Martin Harvey, 64, was given a special sending off on Wednesday (October 26). TheNorwichbus driver from Worlingham had announced his retirement after seven years on the number 1 service. Passengers came […]
Responding to last weeks article on Driver Qualification Cards (DQCs) Alec Horner from the Association of Trainers (ASoT) wrote into CBW to say the ‘free’ paper licence exchange on offer from the DSA may have […]
A First bus driver in Scotland was attacked by a knife-wielding man while still driving his single-decker along a busy road. The suspect, described as a short, stocky man between 20 and 25 years old, […]
Growth will result in service linking 72 cities in theUnited States and Canada via seven hubs UNITED STATES Stagecoach Group is expanding its North American megabus.com network run by its budget coach operator megabus.com into […]
MALTA Thirty-six buses are to be added to the existing Arriva fleet in Malta following an agreement between the Transport Ministry, Transport Malta and Arriva. In a statement, the ministry said the government’s decision to […]
USA Peterborough-based E-Leather enjoyed a successful debut at the recent APTA (American Public Transportation Association) trade fair in New Orleans, launching the firm’s eco-friendly product into the US market. Both driver and passengers seats were […]
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