Bus News
New NatEx buses for Dudley
National Express West Midlands has unveiled eight new ADL Enviro200 buses which will operate on the 222 route.
Month: February 2013
Bus News
Bendies trialled in Isle on Man
Two bendy buses are to be trialled on the Isle of Man for a month.
Drivers
Bus driver sacked after drink-drive arrest
A driver for Wiltshire-based operator Faresaver was arrested after police received reports from a passer-by that the male driver of the 1440hrs X34 journey from Frome to Chippenham was swigging from a can of lager […]
Bus News
Brighton & Hove launches m-ticketing
Brighton & Hove has launched a new mobile ticketing system powered by Corethree’s award-winning Core Engine integration platform.
Bus News
Bus Driver of the Year is open for business
Contest enters 47th year and takes place on Sunday, September 8 The National Final of the UK Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY) competition will take place in Blackpool on Sunday, September 8 and entries […]
Coach News
Parrys to shut down in 40th year
Respected coach operator Parrys International is to shut its doors at the end of the year. CBW has known about the story for some time but respected MD Dave Parry’s wishes not to publish it […]
Coach News
UK Coach Awards 2013 finalists
Operators up for awards include Anthony’s Travel, Bibby’s of Ingleton and Maynes of Buckie The finalists in the 2013 UK Coach Awards have been revealed, and all share a common ability, according to the Awards […]
Bus News
New Optares for Stagecoach
The Stagecoach order for a further 32 Solo SRs and one Versa from Optare as part of its 2013 fleet replacement programme reveals a new driveline option for the Solo.
Bus News
New concessionary deal for Scotland
The concession rate to be reduced from 67% to 60% of adult fare, with a further reduction to 58% to follow Transport Scotland and the bus industry have signed up to new fare reimbursement arrangements […]
Bus News
70% of London’s bus stops now fully accessible
TfL’s plan to improve bus stop accessibility through making 70% of bus stops fully accessible has been completed two months early.
