Drivers
Larger-than-life tribute to top driver
Stephensons of Essex has paid tribute to its award-winning bus driver by putting a full-length photo of him on the back of one of his regular buses on route 60 in Southend – an Optare […]
Year: 2012
Drivers
First recognises ‘Drive Green’ champion
First Aberdeen driver, Malcolm Wilson, was recently recognised by senior management as one of First’s best drivers. Malcolm consistently achieved high scores in the company’s ‘DriveGreen’ initiative, which is designed to reward and recognise the […]
News
ETOA seeks better plan for coach tourism in Barcelona
In an open letter to Barcelona City Council, the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA), and a number of other bodies have called for the foundation of a group to help address the question of tour […]
Drivers
Grettons coach driver praised for blaze action
Fire Brigade say his swift actions ensured no one was injured Grettons Coaches driver Malcolm Smith has been praised for his decisive action in evacuating 27 school pupils before his vehicle burst into flames. Mr […]
Coach News
Drivers gear up to test their skills at UK Coach Rally
A newly-designed driving test is among the enhancements planned for this year’s UK Coach Rally which takes place at the East of England Showground at Peterborough on April 21-22. The organisers are anticipating stiff competition […]
News
Devolution in the spotlight
Devolution of local transport decisions in urban areas was in the spotlight at last week’s pteg Parliamentary reception. Although buses received small mention at the reception ‘Ready for the devolution challenge; PTEs/ITAS and the future […]
Coach News
Tees Valley adds new Plaxton Panther to its fleet
The latest addition to the fleet of Tees Valley Coach Travel of Eaglescliffe is a new Plaxton Panther-bodied Volvo B9R, supplied by Plaxton Coaches Sales. It joins a predominantly Plaxton coach fleet, which includes Panthers […]
News
Go-Ahead and Williams Hybird Power to develop hybrid flywheel
The Go-Ahead Group and Williams Hybrid Power (WHP), a subsidiary of Williams Grand Prix Engineering, have signed a ground-breaking agreement to develop a flywheel energy storage application for use in buses. Go-Ahead and Williams Hybrid […]
Coach News
Cresswells in administration
Cresswells Coaches has gone into administration, with several of its school and private hire contracts being taken up by other operators Leicestershire-based Cresswells Coaches has gone into receivership after administrators could not find a buyer […]
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Epsom wins another Nat Ex contract
Epsom Coaches has won a further contract to operate a daily London to Wolverhampton service on behalf of National Express, starting on Monday (March 26). As a result, a further two brand new Caetano Levante-bodied […]
