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News

Bus and coach market dips in 2013

2013 is another difficult year for manufacturers and dealers as recessionary conditions continue to bite Despite predictions that the bus and coach sector might be more buoyant in 2013 as operators bought ahead of the […]

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Coach News

CoachMarque for Coliseum

Southampton-based Coliseum Coaches has received CoachMarque accreditation from the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). CoachMarque is a widely recognised ‘kite mark’ for quality in the coach industry. Coliseum received the award after undergoing an audit […]

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Bus News

More Stagecoach hybrids

Voted Top City Operator and UK Bus Operator of the Year at the UK Bus Awards, Stagecoach Manchester has introduced 13 Alexander Dennis Enviro400H hybrids to route 256 between Trafford and Manchester city centre. Speaking […]

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International

Arriva leaves Malta

Arriva leaves Malta after accumulating significant losses after a difficult two and a half years Malta: Arriva has left Malta after reaching agreement with the island’s government to take over its operation around two and […]

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Coach News

Beestons takes over John’s Tours

John’s Tours proprietor retires after over half a century as a PCV driver From the January 1, 2014, Beestons (Hadleigh) Limited has taken over the established coach business of John’s Tours of Stowmarket, Suffolk. John’s […]

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Bus News

Optare decker’ in first quarter

Gross profit margins almost doubled as export market set for further growth In announcing its interim results for the six months to the end of September 30, 2013, Optare has reiterated its plans to introduce […]

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Bus News

Stagecoach buys Norfolk Green

The strength of the brand is underlined by the decision to retain Norfolk Green’s livery Stagecoach Bus Holdings acquired Go West Travel Ltd trading as Norfolk Green last month, just after CBW’s last issue of […]