Big Picture
Big Picture
It’s nice when all the factors come together, and despite the rain, Jonathan Welch was pleased to capture this shot of an Ipswich Buses Optare Tempo SR, the green, purple and dash of yellow in […]
Articles by Ashleigh Sinclair
Features
Interest in Ipswich
In our lead feature this week, Jonathan Welch looks at Ipswich Buses. Here, he takes a short look at some of the other buses to be found in the Suffolk town Ipswich isn’t just home […]
Features
Operator not at fault for wheel loss
No further action was taken against an operator with robust procedures in place following a wheel loss incident in January, after its maintenance provider failed to identify a worn spigot In mid-June, Traffic Commissioner (TC) […]
Features
Lodge rally invite
Entries are still being welcomed for the Lodge’s Coaches Bus Rally & Car Meet this Sunday (20 August) when there’s the chance to see two rather contrasting machines with World War Two connections. Firstly a […]
Features
Bristols at Wythall
Nick Larkin reports on a special event marking 40 years since the closure of the manufacturer’s Brislington factory Transport Museum Wythall organised a special tribute to Bristol buses and coaches, marking 40 years since closure […]
Features
Big claims and small print
Whilst at the Ipswich 120 celebrations at the Ipswich Transport Museum, Jonathan Welch noticed this interesting poster on the rear of preserved open-top Roe-bodied Leyland Atlantean MRT 9P. The bus clocked up some 42 years […]
Bus News
ShuttleID launches free parent boarding notifications
Specialist ticketing platform for schools and workplaces ShuttleID is offering its parent boarding notification feature to transport operators for free. The safeguarding feature has been designed to inform parents in real time when their child […]
Bus News
Channel Tunnel operator orders Enviro200s for terminal shuttles
Alexander Dennis is to supply six Enviro200 buses in a bespoke specification to LeShuttle, part of Getlink group. LeShuttle, which operates trains for road vehicles through the Channel Tunnel between terminals at Folkestone and Calais, […]
CBW News Pick
Heyfordian closes after 76 years
The respected operator suddenly announced its closure on 1 August, informing staff via email Bicester-based coach operator Heyfordian has ceased trading after 76 years in business. The family-owned and managed business was established in 1947, […]
Events
Bus Users UK prepares for Catch the Bus Month
Preparations for this year’s Catch the Bus Month, organised by Bus Users UK, have begun with the launch of the campaign’s partner pack. The charity is calling on transport operators, local authorities, passenger groups and […]
