Coaches
A new chapter
Now the first prototype of the new MOBIpeople executive coach has broken cover, Peter Jackson spoke to Mark Aspinall, Director at supplier BASE Coach Sales, to find out more 2020 has not been kind to […]
Articles by Jonathan Taylor
Buses
Shetland by bus
Shortly before the world was plunged into chaos and travel plans curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic, Jonathan Welch was in Shetland to visit a number of local operators, and took the chance to try out […]
Buses
Tracking the UK’s bus network
Vehicle tracking has come a long way, with many operators now providing customers with phone apps so they can track the bus they intend to catch. But before this someone was already working away behind […]
Bus News
Volvo announces its first electric buses for Australia
Volvo Buses and the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) are joining forces to introduce Volvo’s first ever Electric Buses to Australia. “Volvo aims to be a leader in electrification and to be a […]
Bus News
Xelabus awarded three-year University Science Park contract
Xelabus of Eastleigh has been awarded a three-year contract to operate the X21 bus service to Southampton Science Park, linked with Chilworth Business Centre and Southampton University. The exclusive contract has required a new ADL […]
Bus News
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust purchases Bridgeton Bus Garage
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust (GVVT) has completed the purchase of Bridgeton Bus Garage from City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP, an arms-length organisation of Glasgow City Council. Speaking on the day of the announcement, Steven […]
Coach News
Acklams donates second coach to West Africa through Jacob’s Well Appeal
Acklams Coaches of Beverley has donated another coach to local charity Jacob’s Well Appeal. The organisation plans to send the Plaxton Excalibur to Burkina Faso where it will live a new life transporting school children […]
Bus News
Abellio renews contract with 21st Century Fleet Systems
London bus operator Abellio has committed to continue working with 21st Century Fleet Systems, a Journeo company, for a further three years following the renewal of a framework agreement. Under the contract, 21st Century will […]
Coach News
Belle Vue cycles to raise money for The Christie cancer hospital
Stockport-based coach operator Belle Vue has set itself a target of raising £5,000 for The Christie charity by taking part in the annual Manchester to Blackpool bike ride, which this year will take place on […]
Coach News
Travelstar European makes jump to TruTac for compliance control
Continental group-travel specialist Travelstar European has switched to TruTac’s compliance control software for improved reliability and tighter control, particularly regarding potential European tour-driver infringements. Formed in 2005, the family business operates a modern fleet from […]
