Features
Buses, trains and aircraft… oh my!
Our bus driving columnist Busman Bob explores the challenges the transport sector faces and how more could be done to improve services
Month: July 2018
Face-to-Face Interviews
An all-round effort
Belle Vue Coaches’ Leigh Olsen spoke to Angela Youngman about her surprise win at the 2018 Coach Awards Looking back over her three years at Belle Vue Coaches, Leigh Olsen has been surprised at how […]
Bus News
New West Midlands Transport brand launched
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) has started the process of rebranding its entire fleet as part of a planned single identity for bus, rail, tram and cycle services in the West Midlands. The operator told […]
Catering for Coaches
Coach touring at its best
Jonathan Taylor and his partner Sarah Day were on holiday recently when they had an enjoyable and memorable chance encounter in the Exmoor National Park with Heyfordian Travel driver, Dave Smith A trip to Devon […]
Bus News
Transport Committee launches health of bus market inquiry
The Transport Select Committee (TSC) has launched a ‘wide-ranging’ inquiry into the bus market in England outside London. The inquiry, which has been dubbed ‘Health of the bus market,’ will consider the reliability of bus […]
Features
Doing the rounds
Attending an exhibition as either an exhibitor or visitor requires a significant time and monetary investment. After all, time out of the depot at an exhibition means time not spent on day-to-day operations. With shows […]
Features
Badgerline coach for preservation
An operator selling a 32-year-old former Badgerline coach for preservation says the vehicle has proved so reliable that he’s sorry it has to go. It has been sold to a Bristol-based preservationist. Van Hool-bodied Volvo […]
Features
Operators hit out at illegal private hire
Heritage bus operators have hit out at owners of preserved buses illegally using them for hire and reward.
Features
Legal Q&A – transport sector
Chris Powell, Road Transport Solicitor at Smith Bowyer Clarke, answers some key legal questions relating to the transport sector Question: I operate a bus company with 11 vehicles. Over the last year three of my […]
Business
Indcar signs Ireland distribution deal with EVM
Spanish bodybuilder Indcar has signed an agreement with EVM to build on its presence in Ireland; the joint venture will be known as Indcar Ireland. The new partnership is part of Indcar’s growth strategy in […]
