Financial
Stagecoach revenues grow though profits fail to keep up
Stagecoach has released preliminary results for the year ended April 30, 2016, showing a 17.3% increase in revenue, though the group’s profits have slowed down.
Month: July 2016
Bus News
Lothian annual report shows patronage increase of two million
Revenues increase by £7m on previous year, though profits and profit margins decrease An extra two million passengers travelled on Lothian Buses services in 2015, taking the total for the year to over 121 million. […]
Bus News
TfL releases latest bus safety statistics
Transport for London (TfL) has published new bus safety statistics for the Capital and confirmed details of its comprehensive Bus Safety Programme.
News
Rossetts Commercials opens new MoT testing facility
Rossetts Commercials has celebrated its 10th anniversary as an EvoBus UK sales and service partner by opening a new MoT testing lane at its Worthing headquarters.
Bus News
Reading Buses trials wireless phone charging
A bus in Reading has become the first in the world to feature an on-board wireless charger for mobile phones and tablets, according to ITV News.
Bus News
New Enviro400 fleet for Stagecoach Lakes Connection 555 service
£2.5m fleet enters service on July 4, which the operator says is the best way to savour the picturesque journey through the Lake District Stagecoach North West has unveiled 12 new buses to be used […]
Bus News
First Dorset strikes set to run into fourth week
Strike action at First Bus in Dorset is set to go into fourth week as the Unite union announced more strike dates, which the operator has called reckless.
Bus News
Mellor Strata officially launched
Mellor Coachcraft has launched its new low-floor minibus, the Strata. The Sprinter-based coachbuilt vehicle – engineered with the oversight and approval of Mercedes-Benz – signals the expansion of the product range for the Rochdale-based manufacturer.
Bus News
Arriva expands Moorsbus services
Arriva has launched an improved Sunday and bank holiday service on its Moorsbus network in North Yorkshire, which began on Sunday, July 3.
International
First Dutch VDL Futura FDD2
After its Busworld Kortrijk public launch VDL’s new Futura FDD2 double-decker coach is now entering service with operators HOLLAND The first VDL Futura FDD2 intended for the Dutch market has been delivered to Wijdemeren Tours […]
