Buses
What’s behind the buses?
Jonathan Welch attended a stakeholder engagement session in Cambridge which he says would be a good lead for others to follow I could probably sum up a large part of what this feature is about […]
Features
Coaches
On a buying spree
The coach sector is undergoing a rapid change, with a number of medium to large coach operators quickly moving into group ownership. Richard Sharman looks at recent ownership changes and considers why being independent is […]
Features
It’s all Go at Whippet
Jonathan Welch pays a visit to well-known Cambridgeshire operator Whippet to find out how its three-way business is growing In last week’s issue, as our regular readers will recall, I was given the opportunity to […]
Buses
Heritage bus service keeps residents moving on New Year’s Day
When regular bus services grind to a halt, the Chester & Wrexham charity heritage bus running day offers a vital lifeline for residents with free bus rides. Maxson Goh reports It’s that time of year […]
Buses
University Wisdom
Jonathan Welch pays a visit to Cambridge to get behind the wheel of one of Whippet’s Mellor Sigma 12 electric buses It’s been a long time coming, but having tested Mellor’s Sigma 8 in May […]
Coaching
Go directly to Bodmin Jail, do not pass go…
Alan Payling suggests a visit to an attraction in Cornwall will satisfy the curiosity of those passengers who have a morbid fascination with the dark side of criminal life, the paranormal – and death by […]
Coach News
New Volvos help London operator mark 40 years
Golden Tours has added more Volvos to its fleet, and is marking four decades of business this year Volvo Buses has delivered three new Volvo B8R MCV EvoTor coaches to London sightseeing and activity specialist […]
Features
Workington Transport Heritage Trust keeps tradition alive with Boxing Day routes
The towns of Workington and Whitehaven, along with surrounding villages, reverberated to the sound of Leyland and Volvo engines on Boxing Day with the traditional free bus service provided by the Workington Transport Heritage Trust. […]
Coaches
The journey begins
Jonathan Welch speaks to the co-founder of Birmingham-based City Coach Hire about what inspired him to start running his own coaches When we visit operators, it’s normally a long-standing company which has spent years building […]
Features
Part & ride
Jonathan Welch speaks to the team behind Network Bus & Truck Parts to find out how the youthful company, which supports everything from vintage classics to the latest models, is growing its business Anyone who […]
