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End of the road for Veolia Transport UK

Veolia Transport has completed the exit of its UK operations with the sale of its remaining businesses to former chief executive and chairman John O’Brien. It is understood the Welsh operation, which now comprises depots […]

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CPT driver CPC courses start soon

CPT will start delivering Driver CPC courses for its members, starting later this month. Initially courses will be held in London and Essex. The first course, Customer Care–Equality, will be held in Chelmsford on February […]

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Transdev buys York Pullman’s bus ops

Veolia Transdev has acquired the the local bus and sightseeing operations of York Pullman. York Pullman has developed a strong brand presence, particularly serving the growing University. These services will fit well into current Transdev […]

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Coach News

First Scanias for Reliance

Reliance Travel orders 12 Scania Irizar i6 coaches Gravesend-based Reliance Travel, a part of the Redwing Group and member of the Addison Lee network, has placed an order for a dozen Scania Irizar i6 coaches. […]

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Obituary: Mark Boon

Mark Boon, 52, former proprietor of Essex-based Boon’s Coaches, and only son of the late Ruby and Hector Boon, died suddenly on January 19. Boon’s Coaches was founded by Mark’s father, Hector. Mark joined his […]

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Nat Ex dedicates coach to councillor

On January 27, 2012, Lewes MP Norman Baker and National Express unveiled a special surprise for a local councillor – a coach dedicated to his commitment to Polegate and the Wealden area. Cllr Roy Martin […]

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DFDS adds Dover to Calais service

DFDS Seaways has announced it will start a new service from Dover to Calais from February 17, allowing coach operators to keep their options open when choosing a cross-channel route. The new route, in partnership […]

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Nationalexpress.com customers stay mobile

Digital marketing agency, One Black Bear, has launched a new mobilefriendly website for National Express, which it claims has displayed incredible success and proves smartphone adaptations are essential for good business. The mobile version was […]