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Eleventh hour deal with Jo Bamford saves Wrightbus
After a long wait to find out if Wrightbus still had a chance of being purchased, the factory workers finally got the news they wanted to hear at 1000hrs on Friday 11 October
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Yourbus ceases trading
Heanor-based Yourbus has gone into administration, leaving many passengers without a service from Friday 4 October
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Wrightbus falls into administration
On Wednesday 25 September, Wrightbus fell into administration after possible deals to save them fell through
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Stagecoach West increases presence in Bristol with SGBC acquisition
Bristol-based South Gloucestershire Bus and Coach has been acquired by Stagecoach West, the deal being completed on 20 September The Stagecoach Group announced on Monday 23 September that it has expanded operations in the West […]
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Local entrepreneur could rescue Wrightbus
The future of Wrightbus has been uncertain since July this year, but a potential buyer could now be on the horizon
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Scottish Government commits to tackling road congestion
In its 2019/20 Programme for Scotland, the Scottish Government has announced an investment of £500m funding for bus priority infrastructure as part of climate emergency measures to make buses in all towns and cities across […]
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CPT supports 10-year-old tyre ban
Heritage vehicle owners, meanwhile, remain concerned about the availability of tyres
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Stagecoach co-founder sells two bus businesses
The businesses invested a combined $63m in new vehicles during Souter’s ownership
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BYD ‘in talks to rescue Wrightbus’
“Wrightbus is an iconic company in Northern Ireland and the UK with talented and skilled people,” says BYD Europe Managing Director
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Alexander Dennis introduces Enviro400ER
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has announced it is adding to its range of low- and zero-emission buses with the new Enviro400ER Electric Range hybrid double-decker. The hybrid bus offers geofenced zero-emission capability, and can run […]