Coach News
M3-A34 bottleneck set to be tackled
A major road upgrade may come as a welcome relief for coach drivers, with the M3 and A34 in Hampshire being notorious congestion hotspots. Junction 9 of the M3, where it meets the A34 near […]
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National Express’ record-breaking Christmas
National Express has revealed it hit new heights over the Christmas period as the company broke records for passenger numbers and revenue. Boxing Day was the busiest day of the year, as well as its […]
Coach News
40% charge hike for coaches at Edinburgh Airport
Move criticised by CPT Scotland and coach drivers Edinburgh Airport has increased drop-off and pick-up charges for coaches by up to 40%. Effective from January 1, the revised charges have led to widespread criticism from […]
Bus News
Obituary: Alan Price
Alan Price, one time Transport Officer at Maidstone Borough Council, has passed away. Alan was Transport Officer from the inception of Maidstone Borough Council in 1974 until the Council’s transport functions were transferred in October […]
Catering for Coaches
A tour driver’s holiday
Alan Payling chats to a few tour drivers to find out what they get up to when they’re away in resort and have to take a rest day and discovers that they don’t sit about […]
Coach News
Burglars raid Huw’s Coaches depot in Caernarfon
Two burglars have broken into the depot of Huw’s Coaches and Penygroes and are being sought by police, The Daily Post reported. The pair were spotted by CCTV cameras between 2330hrs on January 6 and […]
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DFDS offering two-night coach cruise package on North Sea Newcastle to Amsterdam route out of season
Ferry operator DFDS is offering coach operators a tailored group deal on its Newcastle to Amsterdam route. For groups of 20 or more, customers can travel for £34 per person. Through the deal, transport of […]
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Wrexham wants coaches: plans for 12 parking bays on cards
Wrexham Council officers have been tasked with finding a site for a dozen coach parking bays. The North East Wales town has seen a steady increase in visiting coaches, with stakeholders keen to welcome the […]
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York traffic up 10% for Christmas market
Organisers say a new booking system for coaches has helped boost coach business York St Nicholas Fair has been heralded a roaring success by marketing agency Make It York, organisers of the 37-day festive event. […]
Bus News
Last call for submissions to Transport Practitioners’ Meeting
The Transport Practitioners’ Meeting (TPM), an annual meeting place for all transport planners, highway engineers and urban transport designers to present topical papers, share knowledge and engage in constructive debates, has made a last call […]
