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Coach News

Concessionary coach scheme to be scrapped

The Coach Concessionary Travel Scheme, which enables half-price long distance travel for pensioners, will be scrapped later this year because of government spending cuts. The move will save the government £20m a year. It is […]

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Coach News

US shows off £1.3m presidential coach

The United States Secret Service’s new £1.3m coach purchased last year finally appeared in public during President Barack Obama’s recent ‘economic tour’ of the mid West. The chasis was manufactured by Canadian company Prevost with […]

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International

Germans open up transport competition

GERMANY The German government has given its approval to a planned lifting of restrictions on charter-bus companies. The move will open the way for express coach business to actively compete with state railway Deutsche Bahn […]

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News

Transdev relaunch no. 36 route fleet

Transdev Harrogate and District has relaunched its entire fleet for a popular route after a £1m redesign. The Transdev UK-owned division officially launched its refitted fleet with a route 36 double decker at Harewood House, […]

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Tourism

Bluewater to open events centre

A purpose-built events venue will open later this year at the Bluewater centre in Kent. The new Bluewater Events Venue, covering 5,200 sq metres (56,000 sq ft) on two floors, will hold retail and leisure-led events […]

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Tourism

Retro trucks gather at the HMC

Retro trucks are set to gather at the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday, September 18 from 1000 – 1600hrs for a new show. Featuring a selection of European trucks from 1965 to 1995, the event […]

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Tourism

A week of cocktails

During London Cocktail Week (LCW) in October, cocktail tours on Routemaster buses will visit more than 100 cocktail bars, each offering a bespoke drink for £4. At special London Cocktail Week bus stops outside participating […]

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Tourism

Cockpits open to aviation fans

14 aircraft available for close viewing at September event The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford will be opening up its doors to visitors for a special evening event taking place on Saturday September 17. […]

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Technology

Delco Remy expands HD range

Remy Automotive has announced the introduction of 68 new heavy duty starters and alternators. New introductions apply across the majority of commercials in the UK including DAF, Volvo, Scania, Mercedes & MAN. Michael Flensborg, sales […]