Bus News
Swift to be rolled out to all WM operators
Oyster-style bus cards will be rolled out to all West Midlands operators by the spring, according to Centro.
Year: 2015
Bus News
Cornwall Busways ceases trading
West of England independent operator Cornwall Busways has ceased trading.
Bus News
Green Party calls for 10% cut in train and bus fares
The Green Party announced plans on January 5 for an average 10% cut in rail and bus fares, which will be included in its general election manifesto, paid for by increasing public investment in fares […]
Bus News
New ADL E400s enter service with Stagecoach Manchester
Stagecoach Manchester has unveiled 29 new Euro 6 ADL Enviro400s, which the firm said represents an investment of £5m.
Bus News
Labour releases bus cut figures
Party claims that funding for bus services is £139m lower than 2010, with a supported mileage drop of 17% since 2011 Labour has said that more than 30m miles of bus journeys have been cut […]
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SMMT calls for revision to 2020 ULEZ rules
Welcoming plans for an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London by 2020, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said London should set the benchmark for the world’s great cities by implementing a […]
Bus News
Padarn Bus fraud case reaches crown court
Two men and a woman have appeared before a Crown Court Judge accused of fraud involving more than £800,000 at Llanberis-based Padarn Bus.
Coach News
First Call Coaches fire was arson attack
A fire at First Call Coaches’ depot which destroyed 30 coaches, five minibuses and a car is being treated as a deliberate fire by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the BBC has reported.
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SNP considers lower drink-drive limit for commercial drivers
Scotland’s strict new drink-drive limit could be cut even further for lorry, coach and bus drivers.
Bus News
UK bus profits fall for third year in a row
Profit margins outside London down to 7.2%, from 8.8% Profits in the UK bus industry fell in 2012/13 for the third year in succession, according to new analysis published this week by Preston-based transport specialists […]
