Bus News
The road to zero
LowCVP’s Andy Eastlake discusses the progress towards cleaner air and the CVRAS accreditation for retrofits, though there is some criticism of the lack of options for coach operators
Year: 2018
Bus News
Major fleet sell-off
The owners of former Essex operator Talisman Coach Lines, which ceased trading in June, are having a major clear out of heritage vehicles. Father and son Terry and Paul Smith are selling coaches and buses […]
Bus News
Grandfather and grandson Scania
A grandfather and grandson not only now work for the same Cambridgeshire operator, they’re also united by a rather special newly restored bus which they are keeping in active preservation.
Bus News
Heritage route ‘not under threat’
Nick Larkin has been talking to transport for London about its heritage Routemaster service between Trafalgar Square and Tower Hill
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First Manchester announces proposal to close Rusholme Depot
First Manchester has announced a proposal which could see its Rusholme depot close, with staff, services and vehicles relocated to other depots in its Manchester division. The Rusholme depot was acquired by First Manchester, with […]
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Indefinite diversion on A379 due to weak Shaldon Bridge support
Diversions have been imposed on the popular scenic coach route along the coast of south Devon using the A379 from Torquay to Teignmouth. This is due to an indefinite three tonne weight restriction on the […]
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Ashok Leyland increases stake in Optare
Ashok Leyland has increased its shareholding in Optare to 99.08%, from 98.31%, in order to reduce the company’s debt burden. In a consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 March 2018, Optare’s net debt […]
Coach News
Arriva Bus and Coach gains exclusive Van Hool distribution rights
New distributorship deal is effective from 1 February 2019 and covers the full Van Hool coach range Van Hool has concluded an exclusive distributorship with Arriva Bus and Coach for the UK market. Effective from […]
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First West of England offers free travel for poppy-wearers
First West of England is offering free travel across its entire network on 11 November 2018 to people who wear a poppy, so they can attend commemorative events. The operator decided upon the generous offer […]
Bus News
Oxford Tube lowers fares for the festive period
Stagecoach in Oxfordshire operated London express service, Oxford Tube, has announced that it will be lowering its fares from Sunday 27 October. Posting on social media on Thursday 25 October, Oxford Tube said: “Christmas has […]
