Ralph Roberts, MD of McGill’s Buses has said 99% of routes will be retained in the takeover of Arriva Scotland West. McGill’s announced in mid- December it had agreed terms with Arriva for the purchase, […]
£51,000 of funding to be provided for free travel before statutory minimum of 0930hrs Blind and visually impaired people in Norfolk will be able to get round the clock free bus travel, after a last […]
First is withdrawing its services from Bury St Edmunds with effect from March 31, 2012. It will axe all routes in the town and close the depot. Staff have been informed about the moves but […]
D&G Bus is extending its Monday to Saturday daytime journeys on service 85 from February 13, to include Stoke and Hanley. Existing times from all stops between Crewe and Newcastle under Lyme will remain unchanged, […]
UK bus operators have defended fare increases, while media outlets point out rises are above inflation. First Cymru revised some fares at the beginning of this year, affecting all standard single and return fares and […]
City council considers following Boris Johnson’ lead over controversial artics Talks are being held about how to replace York’s controversial ftr buses, after the city’s council leader confirmed they are to be axed. The Labour […]
Preston-based operator Walton Swift Ltd has gone into liquidation. The firm, which operated from Longridge Road, provided bus and coach private hire for a range of customers including schools and professional football clubs.
Scottish Conservative leader backs Guide Dogs campaign Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson is calling for the Talking Bus initiative to be brought to Scotland. The system involves audible on-board announcements stating the current stop, next stop […]
The famous 300 service which follows the Exmoor coast between Minehead and Lynmouth is under threat of withdrawal from Somerset County Council. Quantock Motor Services runs the route, often using an open-topped double decker, and […]
Competition watchdogs have been asked to investigate McGill’s’ bid for Arriva West Scotland. Labour MP Jim Sheridan has written to the Monopolies Commission about the Greenockbased firm’s £10m deal to buy its rival – effectively […]
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