Features
If only everywhere was as good as Woburn
Our coach industry insider laments the way that some venues now choose to treat operators who want to make a booking to visit. If you have been in the coach tourism business for a while, […]
Year: 2016
Coach News
From one horsepower to another
With its distinctive gold coaches, Fountain Executive’s vehicles are a well-known sight on the roads of North East Scotland. Jim McWilliam paid a visit to the operator to find out more. Arriving at Fountain Executive’s […]
Bus News
Route of steel
Following completion of the BRT North scheme in South Yorkshire, First South Yorkshire launched the X1 Steel Link between Sheffield, Rotherham and Maltby at the beginning of September. Andy Izatt has been to see what […]
Bus News
Air today, gone tomorrow?
Richard Simpson looks at how bus and coach operators can use biofuels to reduce their carbon footprints. Since the mid 1970s, environmentalists have been telling the rest of us that the world only has about […]
Bus News
All systems go
Gary Mason, Engineering Director at Nottingham City Transport, outlines to Jade Smith the operator’s plans to bring in 53 gas buses with help from nearly £5million worth of funding from OLEV. I met Gary Mason, […]
Bus News
Enviro500 showcased at LTA-UITP
Alexander Dennis sets out stall at major Far East congress and exhibition. lexander Dennis’ (ADL) full flat-floor, three-door, two staircase Enviro500 was a highlight of the LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) in […]
Coach News
UK Coach Awards steps up campaign for nominations
The organisers of the 2017 UK Coach Awards have stepped-up help and support for coach operators considering an entry as part of a campaign to increase nominations for this year’s competition. The move includes a […]
Business
VDL to launch RHD Futura FDD2 at Euro Bus Expo
During Euro Bus Expo (EBE) this week, VDL Bus & Coach will present the eagerly-awaited first right-hand drive (RHD) version of the Futura FDD2 double-decker coach. As reported in CBW at the time, the left-hand […]
Coach News
Goldstar O-licence revoked after three years with no transport manager
Traffic Commissioner’s office admits some liability for not picking up on the issue sooner as operator is judged to have lost professional competence Goldstar Travel of Newtown, Powys, has had its O-licence revoked by Nick […]
Bus News
Gains for Abellio and Sullivan Buses in London tenders
A new round of Transport for London (TfL) contract awards have been announced, with gains for two Abellio operations in London and Sullivan Buses. Abellio West London won the 427 from Metroline West, which will […]
