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Bus News

Operators defend fare increases

UK bus operators have defended fare increases, while media outlets point out rises are above inflation. First Cymru revised some fares at the beginning of this year, affecting all standard single and return fares and […]

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York wants rid of ftrs

City council considers following Boris Johnson’ lead over controversial artics Talks are being held about how to replace York’s controversial ftr buses, after the city’s council leader confirmed they are to be axed. The Labour […]

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D&G to return to Hanley

D&G Bus is extending its Monday to Saturday daytime journeys on service 85 from February 13, to include Stoke and Hanley. Existing times from all stops between Crewe and Newcastle under Lyme will remain unchanged, […]

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Coach News

Paris parking changes

The CPT Coaching Team has received the notification from Pass Autocar Paris concerning certain changes to registration and charging structure for the parking of coaches in the French capital. The Board of Paris decided at […]

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Coach News

Parrys open day takes £50k in deposits

Parrys International held its annual open day on Sunday (January 8), attracting 2,500 people to its site in Cheslyn Hay near Wolverhampton. The operator, which offers UK and overseas holidays, also received a record £50,000 […]

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News

SeaFrance officially liquidated

SeaFrance has been officially liquidated by a French court and told to cease activity. The Tribunal de Commerce decided the cross-channel operator’s future after the European Commission ruled a €200m (£176m) bailout by the French […]

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Bus News

Exmoor coastal bus route under threat

The famous 300 service which follows the Exmoor coast between Minehead and Lynmouth is under threat of withdrawal from Somerset County Council. Quantock Motor Services runs the route, often using an open-topped double decker, and […]

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Bus News

Call for talking buses to come to Scotland

Scottish Conservative leader backs Guide Dogs campaign Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson is calling for the Talking Bus initiative to be brought to Scotland. The system involves audible on-board announcements stating the current stop, next stop […]