Coaches
Built on loyalty
Angus Travel has been around for 22 years, but it might not have been if it weren’t for founder Avril Read’s customer-first approach. Peter Jackson visited the Ipswich-based operator
Coaches
Coaches
Back to the future with the Duple 425
In 2019 there are only a very small number of iconic Duple 425 coaches left in use. Richard Sharman found one, however, and had the opportunity to test drive it to see how it compares […]
Coaches
It’s the pits!
Alan Payling explains what’s on offer for groups when they visit a former coal mine in the Welsh valleys or elsewhere in the UK, and finds that passengers may have a sinking feeling Big Pit […]
Business
A deal from mutual admiration
NFI Group and Alexander Dennis have provided more details on the story behind the deal announced last week, and what it means for the future of both companies. James Day reports
Buses
The key to expansion
Nestled in the green fields of Leicestershire’s countryside is the home of one of the county’s largest coach operators, Roberts Travel Group. Richard Sharman speaks to the man at the helm
Buses
Fleet specialism
Mark Oliver is UK Bus & Coach Fleet Sales General Manager for Scania (Great Britain). He talks to Andy Izatt about his career, his focus on delivering customer support and why two key products – […]
Buses
Heritage operator reaches 21
Nick Larkin reports on Cumbria Classic Coaches’ recent expansion
Buses
Efficient operation
Scania’s Milton Keynes base hasn’t just received a makeover – it’s been redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up. Peter Jackson attended the opening of the all-new building
Buses
Buses in a lost city
Craig George takes a trip to Pripyat to explore the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and discover what was left in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster
Coaches
The brains of Britain with a little blue badge
Alan Payling finds out more about the masterminds that offer their services to the coach trade as Blue Badge Tourist Guides
