Bus News
FirstGroup selling Manchester bus operations, Telegraph reports
FirstGroup is in the process of selling off its Manchester bus operations, The Telegraph has reported.
Business
Business
Temsa becomes official transport partner of Leeds Rhinos
Temsa has been chosen as Rugby Super League team Leeds Rhinos’ new official transport partner, after signing a deal worth almost £250,000.
Business
Galloway Coach Travel ownership changes
Shareholding in Appleblossom Holdings, holding company for Galloway European Coachlines and Galloway Coach Travel of Mendlesham, Suffolk has changed with effect from 1 January 2019. Industry entrepreneur, Bill Hiron, together with Gary Raven of Barrons […]
Buses
2018 in review
2018 has been a huge year for the industry, from the announcement of autonomous vehicle trials, to the innovation and development of sustainable technologies for public transport. Madaline Dunn reflects on the biggest stories of […]
Business
Enduring values
Mervyn Annetts and son James talk to Andy Izatt about their rural Hampshire business, Mervyn’s Coaches which, despite evermore pressing external challenges, continues to prosper through the emphasis they place on quality, tailored service
Buses
Finding my way
After 40 years in the Passenger Transport Industry, Peter Crichton, Managing Director at Omnibus Solutions, takes a look back at his career and explores how his first job determined the path he walks down today
Business
Norfolk operator closes
A longstanding Norfolk operator is due to cease trading at the end of 2018 – the owners citing difficulty in recruiting drivers as one of the main factors in the decision.
Book reviews
Book Reviews: December 2018
Andy Izatt reviews three recently published, but very different books that could all make ideal last minute Christmas presents Guy Motors Buses and Coaches
Bus News
Go-Ahead trading update reveals regional bus growth
Go-Ahead Group has published its trading update for the period from 1 July to 28 November 2018, revealing growth in both passenger volume and revenue for the regional bus division.
Bus News
Stagecoach in talks to sell US arm after disappointing half-year results
But UK Bus operations perform well, with operating profit outside London rising by £3.6m
