Features
Flyby flies back
The Showbus Flyby is to become a regular rally fixture, with a major event planned for Sunday 18 June. The Flyby originated during Covid-19 restrictions and the decision was taken to continue it after the […]
Month: March 2023
Features
Forty years of Metrobus celebration
Nick Larkin reports on an event marking four decades and a lot of change for one south-east operator Forty years of legendary former independent Metrobus are being celebrated at the South East Bus Festival on […]
Features
Young Coventry driver follows in family footsteps
A young National Express Coventry trainee has been praised after passing his bus driving test with no faults. Luke Brown, aged 18, took to the wheel after taking inspiration from his father Stuart, who is […]
Bus News
Newman family steps aside as Ensignbus passes into First Bus ownership
Thursday 9 March was the final day of Ensignbus operation of local services in the Thurrock area and its dealership activities under the Newman family ownership before it passed into the ownership of FirstGroup. The […]
Bus News
Arriva pulls out of Stevenage bus network electrification
Following on from a similar move in Milton Keynes, Arriva has pulled out of a £6.1million partnership with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to provide electric buses in Stevenage. The project had been awarded Zero Emission […]
Bus News
Strikes continue at NXWM as parent group announces increased profits
Strikes are set to take place at National Express West Midlands from 16 March as a pay dispute continues, at the same time as parent company National Express Group announces record profits. More than 3,000 […]
Coach News
Gauntlet offers breakdown discount to Coach Hire Comparison members
Specialist insurance broker Gauntlet has backed its commitment to its new partner Coach Hire Comparison by offering members a 10% discount on RAC breakdown cover. Operators can choose a recovery radius from three different options […]
Coach News
VDL changes ensure continuity in UK
Following the closure of VDL partner in Scotland and Northern Ireland Mosely Distributors, VDL is reassuring operators that they will continue to receive support for its products. Having dealt with Moseley’s Jim Tweedie for many […]
Bus News
Operator-wide ticketing part of Reading BSIP funding
From Monday 13 March, passengers in Reading will soon be able to take advantage of a new multi-operator ‘Reading All-Bus’ ticket thanks to the Council’s successful bid for Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding. Available […]
News
Snapper launches Mosaiq data and analytics tool
Founded in 2006, Wellington, New Zealand-based data and analytics specialist Snapper Services launched its latest product, Mosaiq, to the UK market at Transport Ticketing Global in London in early March, providing transport operators and authorities […]
