Buses
Delivering solutions
Gary Mason is NCT’s upbeat Engineering Director, a man who relishes the many challenges and opportunities he faces in what he sees as exciting times for the industry, as he explained to Andy Izatt “2019 […]
Year: 2020
Buses
The perfect match
Commercial and Operations Director David Astill gives Peter Jackson an insight into recent developments at NCT and retraces his career path When people begin their careers in the bus industry, many will have long term […]
Buses
Unsung no more
Peter Jackson sat down with UK Bus Awards Unsung Hero winner and HR Admin Manager Sheila Swift to learn more about her career and the impact she has made at NCT CBW: How did you […]
Bus News
Manchester Community Transport to end operations in April
The largest non-publicly funded community transport operator in Greater Manchester, MCT has announced that it is to close in late April blaming ‘operating conditions’ Manchester Community Transport (MCT), which runs over 50 bus routes, issued […]
Bus News
£1.9m upgrade for First Essex Airlink service
On Monday 17 February, seven brand new Euro VI buses in a revised Best Impressions-designed blue, silver and white livery were introduced into the First Essex fleet, representing a £1.9m investment by the operator. The […]
Buses
Firing on all cylinders
Nottingham City Transport’s Chief Engineer, Liam O’Brien, has been involved in a plethora of important projects since taking up his role last March. He speaks to James Day about the new developments he has overseen […]
Bus News
Liverpool City Region aims for London-style transport system
Papers published by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) on 20 February recommend that bus franchising is supported as the emerging ‘leading option’, amongst others, for the future of the city region’s bus network and […]
Bus News
Blackpool Transport saves £300,000 per year with ADL fleet renewal programme
Approaching the fifth year of its fleet renewal partnership with Alexander Dennis, Blackpool Transport Services has reported that annual savings resulting from the programme have increased to £300,000. In 2016 Blackpool Transport adopted a strategy […]
Bus News
Stagecoach’s Star Awards winners announced for 2020
Stagecoach has named the winners of this year’s Stars Awards, an annual awards event designed to recognise its shining stars and the employees who have delivered above and beyond. Nominations were received from staff and […]
Coach News
Snap joins forces with ITT Hub to provide free coach travel to event
Snap will be working in partnership with Binswood Media to provide free coach travel from key locations to and from the Innovation & Technology in Transport Hub (ITT Hub) 2020 event in May. Visitors to […]
