Features
Does DRT work?
A new report from CoMoUK has gathered data on DRT schemes UK-wide. Jonathan Welch takes a look at its findings DRT, or demand responsive transport, doesn’t have to mean minibuses of course. Just a few […]
Month: June 2023
Big Picture
Big Picture
The Mercedes-Benz Tourismo model is about to receive an update in the form of a new headlight unit that features the daytime running light signature to match that of the manufacturer’s Actros HGV. The final […]
Features
Leylands gather at new venue
The Leyland Society Rally has switched to a new venue, the Buckinghamshire Railway at Quainton, Buckinghamshire. Some 50 examples of the marque will be present at the event on 2 July and there will be […]
Features
35 classic buses run in West London
Nick Larkin reports on an event organised by the London Bus Museum which brought classics back to the capital’s streets An amazing 6,000 people were carried when some 35 preserved buses operated on two major […]
Features
Coach drivers John and Louie keep it in the family at Belle Vue
The oldest coach driver in the team at Belle Vue Manchester is helping the youngest recruit – his grandson – to earn his spurs. John Gilbody, 73, was thrilled when 22-year-old Louie Mulcair joined the […]
Features
You don’t need a V8… to stop at V-ATE
Jonathan Welch pays a visit to a small family business with a passion for food and classic vehicles which is hoping to draw in more coach parties There are some things which, if you’ll pardon […]
Coach News
Trade bodies welcome PSVAR review
Trade bodies including the RHA and CPT have welcomed the Government’s call to hear the industry’s views on coach passenger accessibility regulations as part of the Department for Transport’s review of the Public Service Vehicle […]
Bus News
Abellio London achieves ISO 45001 accreditation
Abellio London says it is proud to announce that the business has achieved ‘gold standard’ ISO 45001 health and safety accreditation across its six London depots. This internationally recognised standard, awarded by the British Standards […]
Bus News
Go-Ahead wins 15-year Kent Fastrack contract
New Irizar ie Trams will be used on the network around Dartford and Ebbsfleet, which carries 2.5m people annually The Go-Ahead Group has been awarded a 15-year contract worth £110 million by Kent County Council […]
Bus News
New buses big and small from Pelican
Following what it says were excellent reviews of its Yutong E9 which is in operation with Leicester City Council, Pelican Bus & Coach has unveiled images of its new single-door E9L, a longer version of […]
