Event
Cheltenham coaching
Large sporting events form a considerable revenue stream for coach and bus operators. One such event is the Cheltenham Festival, but it has seen some drastic changes in visitor numbers over the past few years. […]
Articles by Ashleigh Sinclair
Features
First Bus creates ‘streetwear’ range
In a small departure from its usual business area, First Bus recently launched a streetwear range in collaboration with a group of Scottish creatives. Its limited-edition range, which includes a screen-printed t-shirt, a hand-stitched bucket […]
Bus News
CitySwift announces Transport North East partnership
Data intelligence for the public transport sector specialist CitySwift has launched its latest partnership, with Transport North East, covering bus journeys across the North East region. The company says the new partnership highlights its continued […]
Bus News
Abellio London becomes Transport UK London Bus
Following its divestment from Dutch-owned Abellio, the former Abellio London has become Transport UK London Bus, formally changing its name from 2 March. The business says it is excited to start its next business chapter. […]
Bus News
South Yorkshire presses ahead with franchising plans
South Yorkshire’s Mayoral Combined Authority is hoping to move ahead with franchising plans, if the assessment report is approved at board level South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard says he welcomes the conclusion of the Combined […]
Bus News
Stagecoach recognised for environmental best practice
Stagecoach has been awarded an ‘A-‘ rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a global non-profit organisation which manages the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. […]
Bus News
City Sightseeing Glasgow launches new route ahead of e-bus arrival
A new hop-on-hop-off tour covering the east and south of the city of Glasgow is being launched by the West Coast Motors-operated City Sightseeing franchise in the city this summer. From Friday 17 May, City […]
Coach News
Bakers Dolphin wins family business award
The South West operator prides itself on its family values, and the Baker family still retains a place on the board Business Awards UK has named South West-based coach company Bakers Dolphin as the Best […]
Bus News
North Northants selects Omnibus cloud solution
North Northamptonshire Council has partnered with Omnibus, opting to manage its timetables, NaPTAN database, roadside infrastructure and data exports through a cloud-based solution. The solution will include the OmniTIMES, OmniMAP, OmniFLAG and TransXChange (TXC) Tools […]
Bus News
First extends charging partnerships to Aberdeen
First Bus has announced that it is growing its electric vehicle partnership with broadband network provider Openreach. Following similar deals in Glasgow, the company will be one the first businesses in Aberdeen to plug into […]
