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
Business
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
Bus News
Pelican selected as Crown Commercial Service supplier
UK importer of Yutong buses and coaches, Pelican Engineering Group, has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS)’s RM6060 Vehicle Purchase framework. Public sector organisations are able to use the framework […]
Bus News
Financial standing levels for 2019 confirmed
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has confirmed the financial standing levels against which applications and continuations will be processed from the start of 2019. Applicants and existing operators under standard licences will be asked […]
Bus News
Scania Bridgwater new premises inaugurated
Scania Bridgwater’s brand-new state-of-the-art service centre was officially inaugurated on Wednesday 5 December 2018 by His Excellency Mr Torbjörn Sohlström, Sweden’s Ambassador to the UK. A total of £5.3m has been invested in the centre, […]
Business
Why ‘alternative’ fuels are the new business as usual
It won’t be long before the alternative fuels of today become the everyday fuels of tomorrow, argues Scania’s Sustainable Solutions Manager, Tanya Neech We all have a challenge: how do we deliver fossil-free transport in […]
Buses
Letters: December 2018
Routemaster reminiscing Reading through CBW1366 I was interested in the photo article on Routemasters after life in London, and particularly the picture of XMD81A (RM429) (orig. WLT429). Prior to Capital Citybus ownership, it ran between […]
Business
Coaches targeted in Walsall arson attack
West Midlands Fire Service was called to a blaze in Walsall on 6 December after three coaches were targeted in a suspected arson attack, the Birmingham Mail reported. The fire which started on Thursday evening, […]
Buses
Avoiding the nightmare before Christmas
The Christmas party allows employers to thank staff for their hard work over the year. But a combination of relaxation and alcohol means that trouble can await those employers that don’t plan ahead, warns Adam […]
