Features
CV Show Preview
The Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham’s NEC opens its doors to the public at 0830hrs on Tuesday 30 April and runs for three days. CBW takes a look at the new vehicles debuting and some […]
Month: April 2019
Coach News
Graham Vidler appointed as CPT’s new Chief Executive
Graham previously held roles in the marketing, policy and research departments of Aviva,
Bus News
DfT disqualifies Stagecoach from rail franchises
The Department for Transport (DfT) has verbally informed Stagecoach that it has been disqualified from three UK rail franchise competitions after it was shortlisted. The DfT excluded Stagecoach from the following franchising competitions: East Midlands, […]
Features
Operators going for nostalgia
Operators are going for nostalgia in a big way and having vehicles owned for many years restored, says the owner of one of Britain’s best-respected vehicle bodywork specialists. “The industry has changed,” said Steve Waggitt […]
Features
OB owned from new
A 1949 Bedford OB that has been owned by the same operator from new is nearing completion of a major restoration. MRB765 joined the Andrew’s of Tideswell fleet in 1949 and was in service until […]
Bus News
TfL withdraws RV1 and announces further route changes
Transport for London (TfL) announced that it will be making a series of changes to its London routes. One of the main changes is the withdrawal of the RV1 route, which operates eight hydrogen fuel […]
Bus News
First Glasgow unveils new vehicles for service 500
The operator has now invested over £30m in a total of 150 new vehicles for Glasgow since October 2018 First Glasgow has launched 10 new Enviro400 City double-deckers, built by Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) for […]
Bus News
Stagecoach rumoured to be considering Arriva takeover
Stagecoach is weighing up a potential takeover bid for Arriva, city sources have told financial website This is Money. According to the article, Stagecoach’s main interest lies in Arriva’s bus business, which currently operates over […]
Bus News
Stagecoach South West partners with St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
Stagecoach South West is supporting St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth to raise awareness and fundraise. The charity provides support and care for people with life-limiting illnesses, announced Stagecoach South West as the Presenting Partner for Elmer’s […]
Bus News
The Ribble bus company celebrates 100 years of service
A number of employees who began their career at Ribble attended the unveiling of the bus Starting out in 1919, this year, the Ribble bus company celebrates its 100th year of service. The company first […]
