Coach News
DFDS and Duddy part company
After six years as Head of Coach Sales & Contracts, Stuart Duddy will leave DFDS following a forthcoming restructure of its UK Sales Team. Stuart – a well-known figure in the coach industry – joined […]
Month: August 2017
Coach News
Historic Dockland Chatham gains Coach Friendly status
The Historic Dockyard Chatham has been awarded Coach Friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), becoming the only Kent attraction to hold the title. CPT awards the status to attractions and locations across the […]
Bus News
Plymouth Coach Station is first to gain safe bus station accreditation
Station is recognised for having good security and facilities and successfully passes two assessments to receive the award The British Parking Association has awarded accreditation for safe bus stations for several years, but has now […]
Bus News
Business leaders welcome Stagecoach’s new Doncaster Sheffield Airport service
Stagecoach Yorkshire’s new direct bus route from Sheffield and Rotherham to Doncaster Sheffield Airport has been welcomed as a ‘landmark step’ by local business leaders. The new service from Sheffield Interchange to Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) via Wickersley and […]
Bus News
Reading Buses announces Reading Festival services
Reading Buses has announced it will be running buses to and from the Reading Festival site this week. Regular numbered 98 buses will operate between Reading Station North and Rivermead Leisure Centre for £1 each […]
Bus News
Glasgow LEZ plans criticised
Industry says that the short-notice LEZ plan could see services withdrawn and fares hiked, or require public subsidy which would not be necessary with more preparation time Plans for a new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) […]
Bus News
First Glasgow considers legal action after claims against driver
First Glasgow has said claims that a driver closed the door on a four-year-old as she left the bus, causing her to fall, are false. The operator launched an immediate investigation into allegations from a […]
Bus News
New safety tech to be trialled by TfL
Transport for London (TfL) has announced plans to test new safety technology on London buses. Automatic braking and audible warning systems will be trialled alongside measures including new mirrors to improve the driver’s vision. Earlier […]
Bus News
Further Carbon Champion shortlist firms announced
Further shortlisted entrants for the Low Carbon Champions Awards have been announced by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP). Those shortlisted for the Low Carbon Vehicle Operator of the Year award are: London Borough of […]
Bus News
HCT’s Dai Powell calls DfT Section 19 & 22 guidance a policy reversal
HCT Group CEO highlights that CT operators have followed the advice of successive governments and should now be supported in gaining O-licences Dai Powell, CEO of HCT Group, has written a long blog post on […]
