Bus News
Metrobus secures two London route contracts
In the latest Transport for London (TfL) tender update, Metrobus has gained two routes from Arriva London South.
Year: 2019
Coaches
Norfolk operator’s Bedford success
Norfolk operator Towlers Coaches is reporting such strong bookings for the heritage Bedford coach in its fleet that buying a second preserved vehicle is on the cards
Bus News
BYD UK appoints new Managing Director
BYD has announced the appointment of Frank Thorpe as Managing Director of BYD UK. Frank joined BYD in August of 2016 as the company’s first UK Country Manager. Some of his achievements since then have […]
Buses
At your service
ZF Services UK has taken a careful look at how it best serves its end customers and is ready with a tailored offering that recognises the needs of bus and coach operators as Andy Izatt […]
Bus News
Stagecoach East Midlands invests £5.7m in Hull’s green buses
Stagecoach East Midlands announced at a meeting of the Scrutiny Committee at Hull City Council that it will be investing £5.7m in a fleet of 31 high-spec vehicles. This investment includes 21 ADL Enviro200 MMC […]
Catering for Coaches
A trip back in time on a Round Robin
Alan Payling looks at what’s on offer at the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company, which operates open top buses, steam trains, sea and river cruisers, ferries and paddle steamers in South Devon
Bus News
Xplore fined for bus disruptions
The firm saw a shortage of 20 drivers and hit “breaking point” said Andrew Banks Xplore Dundee has been fined £35,000 after a driver shortage lead to serious disruption to services throughout September, reported the […]
News
Stagecoach West celebrates 25 years
To mark 25 years in business, bus drivers at Stagecoach West arranged 10 buses to spell out the operator’s birthday in years, which was captured by a drone. Bill McCartney, Stagecoach West Depot Transport Manager […]
Coach News
John Smith & Sons ceases trading
Family-run operator John Smith & Sons Ltd ceased trading last week (17 January 2019). The directors have instructed Mike Jenkins and David Broadbent of Begbies Traynor to assist with the winding up of the company. […]
Features
It’s a NOxout!
HJS offers a solution to the challenges arising from the introduction of ULEZs through its installation service of retrofit emission control systems. John Lewis spoke to the company’s Managing Director to find out more
