NFI Group has announced what it calls a company-wide transformational initiative – ‘NFI Forward’ – to rationalise its business units and facilities. “While we have been working to streamline our businesses to enhance competitiveness by […]
Just 328 new buses and coaches joined the UK’s roads in the second quarter of this year, representing a fall of 77.1%, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Single-deck […]
David Urquhart Travel is to join the employee-owned Alfa Leisureplex Group, whose other brands include Alfa Travel and Leisureplex Hotels. The firm plans to unveil a range of 2020 festive breaks shortly, and is currently […]
Ipswich-based coach operator Angus Travel – along with sister coach hire firm Angus Coaches – has announced it is to cease trading as of 31 August. Established in 1997 by Avril Read, the company offered […]
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has begun the formal consultation on its previously announced restructuring programme, a move brought about by the significant fall in demand for new buses and coaches due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Transport Museum Wythall (TMW) opened its doors on 8 August for the first time since October 2019, welcoming 80 visitors, including many families simply keen to have an interesting day out. Many paid the museum […]
On Monday 17 August the Honk for Hope protest headed for Wales and the West of England to continue to raise awareness of the coach industry’s plight. Richard Sharman was in Bristol to watch the […]
Stagecoach has announced that Elisabeth Tasker, Managing Director of its Manchester bus operation, is to retire after 20 years’ service in the bus industry. Elisabeth joined Stagecoach in 2000 as Operations Director at Manchester, having […]
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have further increased the volume of ultra-low emission buses in their fleets, thanks to a £2m investment in green technology. The new Wrightbus StreetDecks are fitted with micro-hybrid technology, […]
Coventry City Council has welcomed a sneak preview of National Express Coventry’s first fully electric buses, ahead of their official launch in service later this month. On Sunday 30 August, National Express Coventry will launch […]
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