Buses
TRTB Centenary
An event marking 100 years since the start of trolleybus operation by the Teesside Railless Traction Board (TRTB) included a vehicle from the system.
Year: 2019
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Double-decker bus becomes science lab
A double-decker bus has been transformed into a science lab for a Wellingborough school.
Buses
All aboard the smart bus
Phil Bulman, Head of Transportation at management consultancy Vendigital, investigates how bus operators should approach the introduction of ‘smart’ technology
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Bouden Coach Travel pairs up with Tesco
Bouden Coach Travel recently transported over 3,000 people to Wembley Stadium to participate in 30 hours of non-stop dancing on 19 July, beginning from 0800brs and ending on Saturday morning at 0903hrs.
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Big Picture: 1404
Stagecoach South East introduced an open-top service between Hastings and St Leonards this summer using this converted Alexander ALX400-bodied Denis Trident. The bus started operating on 25 May and is well as running at weekends, […]
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Big Picture: 1403
Stagecoach Manchester started operating route 147 from Manchester Piccadilly rail station to West Didsbury after the expiry of a contract previous held by Bullocks Coaches. A Magic Bus route, it operates along the Oxford Road […]
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Preston Bus Station choreographs double-deckers in celebration of 50 years
In celebration of Preston Bus Station’s 50th anniversary, drivers from Stagecoach performed a routine to music, with the help from the City’s university and the Harris Museum.
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National Windscreens converts vandalised bus
After ‘James the Bus’ became a victim of vandalism, National Windscreens came forward to help convert the bus into a safe place for homeless people.
Buses
In the service of Manchester
This week, we provide a Superfeature on Stagecoach Manchester, taking a closer look at many aspects of what is the biggest bus operating company within Stagecoach Group. Included are interviews with Managing Director Elisabeth Tasker, […]
Buses
Navigating the storm
Elisabeth Tasker is Managing Director of Stagecoach Manchester. With franchising in the bus market an ever-increasing talking point in the city, she speaks to James Day about the potential impact on the business, and the […]
