Coach News
Licence reduction for Bakers Dolphin after PI
The Traffic Commissioner for the West of England, Sarah Bell, has made an order to temporarily reduce the O-licence authorisation of Bakers Dolphin Coach Travel by 10 vehicles.
Month: May 2013
Bus News
Record passenger numbers in London
A record-breaking week on London’s bus network has seen passenger numbers reach their highest level since before 1960.
Bus News
New signage system for blind trialled in Wolverhampton
A pioneering new signage system for the blind and visually impaired has begun trials at the Centro-operated Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Bus News
New Kent Enviro200 fleet for Stagecoach
Stagecoach in East Kent has invested £3m in 27 new Enviro 200s which were launched on May 10.
Bus News
Industry rallies round Western Greyhound after arson attack
Hired in buses have come from seven operators and two suppliers, as far away as Blackpool and Norfolk Western Greyhound MD Mark Howarth has revealed the extent of the support his company received after the […]
Financial
Chairman to stand down as FirstGroup profits slump
FirstGroup has released its full year results for the year ending March 31, 2013 in which pre-tax profit fell by nearly 37% on last year to £172.4m.
Bus News
Borismasters begin world tour in NYC
HRH Prince Harry and Prime Minister David Cameron kicked off the GREAT Britain Campaign global tour on Tuesday, May 14, for which TfL has leant two NBfLs.
News
TC gives clear steer to those looking to run minibuses
Individuals looking to run part-time minibus operations must provide proof of their main occupation or else be refused permission to carry passengers.
Bus News
Deal struck in Bus Eireann dispute
Directors’ pay package takes a hit as drivers overtime pay is reduced, although there is no change to core pay A deal has been agreed between Bus Éireann management and unions following industrial action in […]
Bus News
Record numbers at ALBUM Conference
Record numbers of representatives from independent bus operators attended the 2013 ALBUM Conference at the De Vere Belton Woods Hotel near Grantham.
