Last Stop
Bus tribute to Ken Dodd
A bus dedicated to Liverpool comedian Sir Ken Dodd was unveiled earlier this month at Arriva’s St.Helens depot by his widow Lady Anne, one year on from his death.
Year: 2019
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Arnhem is the only city in the Netherlands that still has trolleybuses, the system having opened on 5 September 1949 and now comprising six routes. Connexxion subsidiary Hermes has helds the concession for Arnhem-Nijmegen using […]
Coaches
Convenient coaching
Alongside coach operator Marett’s Chariots, Anthony Marett is also the man behind Don’t Travel Empty, a technology suite which has now progressed far beyond a tool to help coach operators find passengers for empty legs. […]
Buses
Bus and the Community
After winning Gold in the UK Bus Awards’ coveted ‘Bus in the Community’ category for their Drive On scheme, HCT’s Dai Powell talks to Madaline Dunn about the social enterprise and its award-winning initiative Founded […]
Catering for Coaches
An underrated attraction
Alan Payling has a look at Tiverton Pannier Market, an ideal stop-off for drivers on the way back from the West Country or a potential full-day destination from resorts in east, south and north Devon […]
Features
Moxon memories
An operator is hoping to get a Leyland coach bought new almost half a century ago back on the road. Leyland Leopard FRR194J was bought by Moxon of Oldcotes, Nottinghamshire in April 1971. “It’s been […]
Features
ADL Guildford open day
Alexander Dennis is holding an open day at its Guildford factory on 11 May – and suitable heritage vehicles are invited. These will be displayed alongside the manufacturer’s own collection. The event also includes factory […]
Features
Anniversary contrasts: Sharpes of Nottingham
Sharpes of Nottingham has been adding to its heritage fleet, as Nick Larkin reports Nottingham operator is celebrating its 15th anniversary with two extremely contrasting fleet additions.
Bus News
Government responds to consultation on use of Section 19 and 22 permits
The government has responded to the consultation on the use of section 19 and 22 permits for road passenger transport in Great Britain. The Government’s “Consultation on the use of section 19 and section 22 […]
Buses
Written decision revokes The Skiers Lodge Ltd’s licence
In a written decision by the Traffic Commissioner (TC) for Wales Nick Jones, The Skiers Lodge and Express Airport Transfers (Europe) had their licences revoked, and TSL (Wales) Ltd saw its licence refused. Madaline Dunn […]
