Bus News
Strong summer for National Express sees revenues and profits increase
National Express Group has provided a trading update for the period from 1 July 2018 to 30 September 2018.
Year: 2018
Bus News
Office of Traffic Commissioner calls for operators to keep track of their licence discs
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) has published a warning to operators, reminding them to keep track of their licence discs – particularly when they sell a vehicle or don’t run one for an […]
Bus News
‘Exciting times’ at Reading Buses, says CEO
Robert Williams, new CEO of Reading Buses, has said that it’s an ‘exciting time’ to be joining the company – and is confident it has a ‘bright future.’ He took over the role earlier this […]
Bus News
Comprehensive’ bus patronage report published by CPT
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has published a 36-page report into bus patronage trends, which it says, ‘will be remembered as one of the most significant additions to industry knowledge this decade.’ Commissioned by […]
Coach News
Warning for United Coaches of Motherwell, but increased authorisation granted
United Coaches of Motherwell and its Director, Helen McGroarty, have received a formal warning from the Traffic Commissioner (TC) for Scotland, Joan Aitken, in relation to repute. The operator was also ordered to pay £2,000 […]
Coach News
Obituary: Jo Telling
Jo Telling, wife of Richard Telling of Falcon Coaches and Stephen Telling’s daughter-in-law, passed away peacefully and quietly on Wednesday 17 October. Jo was diagnosed with leukaemia in the autumn of 2017 and, despite a […]
Bus News
Stagecoach East MD Andy Campbell to retire in December
Stagecoach has announced that Andy Campbell, Managing Director of its East of England bus operations, is to retire. He will retire in early December after 50 years’ service in the bus industry. Andy Campbell began […]
Bus News
Alexander Dennis secures Berlin Enviro500 contract
The framework contract from BVG is for a minimum of 70 buses, though up to 430 could be ordered to a value of £194m
Bus News
Whippet X3 service saved but operational issues effect service C
Whippet service X3 that serves Papworth was due to be withdrawn next month but has now been saved after South Cambridgeshire’s MP Heidi Allen plea for a £10,000 grant from South Cambridgeshire District Council and […]
Bus News
Optare, HCT Group and Liberty Bus recognised at CILT awards
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) held its annual awards ceremony last week, paying tribute to ‘the very best professionals, organisations and operators’ from the logistics and transport industries. Held at London’s Royal […]
