Buses
‘Mega’ success at MP Travel
Relatively young operator MP Travel recently purchased a new Plaxton coach for its Megabus contracts. Jonathan Welch paid a visit to find out how the company has grown in its first few years In late […]
Coaches
Buses
A united industry
The UK coach and bus industry gathered for the Confederation of Passenger Transport Annual Dinner, joined by the Government’s Buses Minister. James Day reports With 42 tables filled with diners from every corner of the […]
Catering for Coaches
Pomp(ey) and ceremony
The historic naval city of Portsmouth has plenty for coach parties to see and do. Angela Youngman offers some of her top picks June 2019 saw the world’s attention focused on Portsmouth, as it became […]
Coaches
Dealtop (Plymouth) Ltd licence revoked
Managing Director is disqualified after serious maintenance issues found, along with a lack of financial standing Kevin Rooney, Traffic Commissioner (TC) for the Western Traffic Area, has revoked the O-licence held by Dealtop (Plymouth) Ltd […]
Coaches
Plaxton tribute
Organisers of a major event paying tribute to Plaxton later this year are inviting operators to show their vehicles. The Heritage Plaxton Coaches event takes place at the Kirklees Light Railway in West Yorkshire, and […]
Coaches
Where have all the older coach passengers gone?
Alan Payling considers a report and other evidence that reveals that the generation of post-war baby boomers is still alive and kicking and reveals how coach tour operators can find them Have you ever heard […]
Coaches
Investing in the future at D&E
Inverness-based D&E Coaches recently took delivery of a pair of new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coaches. Jonathan Welch paid a visit to have a look and find out more about the northern Scottish operator Established 24 years […]
Buses
Freewheeling on the south coast
Alan Payling meets a freelance driver who gets a variety of work by providing his services to operators who need a professional that not only holds a DCPC but thinks periodic training is a sound […]
Coaches
Pegasus A myth, or a legend in the making?
Following the success of its Super9 midicoach, Harris Auto has launched its first full size 55-seat Higer coach, the Pegasus. Jonathan Welch put it to the test Pegasus: A mythological creature, described as a pure […]
Catering for Coaches
Dinosaur island
One of the prettiest areas of the UK, the Isle of Wight is a popular destination for coach operators. Angela Youngman reports With numerous historic houses, gardens, museums and attractions within its environs, the Isle […]
