Features
Driving Net Zero in Manchester
Stagecoach Manchester’s fleet of 32 electric buses is approaching two years of operation this March. Richard Sharman visited Sharston depot to find out about […]
Features
Face-to-Face Interviews
From BR to BT – and CPT
In the first of a two-part feature, Jonathan Welch speaks to CPT President and Blackpool Transport Managing Director Jane Cole, whose career in transport began […]
Features
Running day success
Ensign’s 2021 Running Day has been declared the most successful ever. “We sold around 700 day tickets, the weather was good and everyone seems to have enjoyed themselves,” said Ensign Director Steve Newman. All the […]
Features
Back in the Lion’s den
A 1971 minicoach has returned to its original owner in Northamptonshire, reports Nick Larkin Northamptonshire operator Country Lion has bought back the first coach the […]
Features
GNE goes on TV to highlight driver shortage
Last month, the BBC’s Richard Moss visited Go North East and got behind the wheel to see what it’s like to drive a bus and to find out more about the recent staff shortages. With […]
Features
A lifetime of local knowledge
Jonathan Welch speaks to the owners of Stromness-based J&V Coaches about life as an island operator Operators in the Highlands and Islands have always drawn […]
Features
Hi-tech response
Jonathan Welch speaks to engineering support provider Paul Clark Services about how the company has expanded and adapted to become a specialist in alternative power […]
Features
Bringing back Blackpool
Blackpool was once a key destination for coaches. Jonathan Welch looks at the resort today, and what it it doing to re-invent itself The Lancashire town of Blackpool has been a destination for visitors since […]
Features
Obituary: Robin Hannay
Born on 23 November 1933, former Guy Motors employee and authority on the company Robin Hannay passed away on 4 December. Robin was born in Derby and spent his childhood in the city. From an […]
Features
New sponsor for North West Vehicle Restoration Trust
The North West Vehicle Restoration Trust, now in its tenth year, has new sponsor. PMP Video Archive, said to be the world’s largest library of bus and lorry films, has agreed to support the Kirby, […]