Event
Accessibility key in the minibus sector
The Coach & Bus UK show at the NEC had a large number of vehicles for the minibus/midicoach sector of the industry
Month: October 2019
Last Stop
Small car conversion raises eyebrows at Showbus
A 2002 Fiat Seicento SX was one of the unexpected stars of Showbus 2019 on 29 September. The vehicle, which sports full Arriva livery, destination equipment, Wayfarer 3 ticket machine and two bus seats in […]
Last Stop
Bexhill boy bags open-top bus prize
A teenager from Bexhill has bagged £500 after entering a competition last month. Toby Godfree, 14, found a lucky code on board the Stagecoach open-top bus in Hastings this summer. “I never thought I’d actually […]
Buses
Innovation not in short supply
The industry’s suppliers brought a raft of new products with them to the show, as well as refinements and developments of their existing ranges
Buses
Classic buses abound at Showbus
This year’s Showbus event provided a fascinating showcase for operators of heritage vehicles and much more. Nick Larkin reports
Bus News
Yourbus ceases trading
Heanor-based Yourbus has gone into administration, leaving many passengers without a service from Friday 4 October
Bus News
Government prepares for ‘bus revolution’
The new measures were announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps
Coach News
CPT calls for lower tariffs on coaches and buses
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has warned the Government that the current no deal tariff schedule will mean more harmful pollutants being released into the air. CPT made the warning in a letter to […]
Bus News
Abellio officially opens Armstrong Way depot
On 25 September, Abellio officially opened its latest London depot, located on Armstrong Way in Southall, following the commencement of operations on Saturday, 13 July. The depot features six engineering workshops and the ability to […]
Bus News
Thames Valley brand combines with Courtney Buses
Plans to combine Reading Buses’ Thames Valley and Courtney Buses’ operations in Windsor and Slough have been announced. As the second anniversary of Reading Buses introduction of its Thames Valley services in Slough approaches, changes […]
