Bus News
Work begins on Manchester Park & Ride site
Work is set to get under way to create a new 250 space Park & Ride site on the East Lancashire Road (A580) in Manchester to encourage commuters to catch future busway services.
Year: 2015
Bus News
Operators take on former Levin Valley services
Croft Coach Travel, Stagecarriage and Arriva step in to cover eight bus routes between them A number of former Levin Valley bus routes have been saved after local operators stepped in, the Middlesbrough Gazette has […]
Coach News
38 Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coaches for Shearings Group
The largest ever Mercedes-Benz Tourismo order for the UK market will see Shearings Group take delivery of 38 Tourismo coaches this month.
Coach News
Howard Snaith found not guilty
After a four-year investigation, Tyne and Wear coach operator Howard Snaith and a number of its employees were found not guilty of conspiracy to falsify tachograph records at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday.
Coach News
Johnsons launches brochure in style
To celebrate the launch of its Summer 2015 Day Excursions Brochure, Johnsons Coach Travel took over 400 customers to the West Midlands Safari Park last Tuesday (March 17) for a ‘roaring’ day out.
Coach News
Home Affairs Committee concern over exit checks
Government must concede greater exemptions, in addition to coachloads of under 16s, say MPs The Home Affairs Committee (HAC) is concerned about government plans for border exit checks due to be introduced after Easter.
Bus News
Translink operates no service due to strike
Translink did not operate any scheduled bus or train services on Friday, March 13, due to a public sector strike organised by the Unite and GMB trade unions.
News
DVSA to cater for 24 hour commercial vehicle testing
DVSA has launched a more flexible service for commercial vehicle tests, allowing operators the option of testing seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Bus News
Low emission and Green Bus Funding announced
12 British cities have been shortlisted after bidding for a share of a £35m fund to become centres of excellence for low emission vehicles. The announcement was made on March 11, 2015.
Bus News
Western Greyhound closes
Trouble raising finance for large insurance bill blamed for closure One of Cornwall’s largest operators, Western Greyhound Ltd ceased trading on Friday (March 13) with the loss of around 160 jobs. In a letter handed […]
