Buses
Rural ramblings
David Bell visited Shropshire and North Wales on several occasions in the mid 1970s, a time when local operators – and there were plenty of them then – could field a rich variety of vehicles. […]
Coaches
Coaches
Rare Omni survivor : Empress Coaches of Hastings
Empress Coaches of Hastings is still operating what is believed to be the last example of a pioneering low-floor minibus design in service – which could be available to a good preservation home.
Coaches
Bedford J2s for operator celebrating its 90th anniversary: Empress Coaches of Hastings
Running heritage vehicles definitely makes being in the coach and bus industry more fun, says the Managing Director of a South Coast operator celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Empress Coaches of Hastings has just […]
Coaches
Aircoach’s 24/7 airport operation explored
FirstGroup’s Irish subsidiary, Aircoach, has been part of the group since 2003. In that time Aircoach brand recognition in Ireland has grown. Richard Sharman look’s at the Aircoach operation and how it delivers its express […]
Coaches
Shuttling along nicely
A steep, pothole-peppered learning curve and emergency use of ‘reverse gear’ have featured in Shuttle Buses MD David Granger’s unwaveringly brave drive towards today’s successful and sustainable mid-sized transport enterprise, as he recounted to Ken […]
Coaches
Norfolk operator’s Bedford success
Norfolk operator Towlers Coaches is reporting such strong bookings for the heritage Bedford coach in its fleet that buying a second preserved vehicle is on the cards
Buses
At your service
ZF Services UK has taken a careful look at how it best serves its end customers and is ready with a tailored offering that recognises the needs of bus and coach operators as Andy Izatt […]
Catering for Coaches
A trip back in time on a Round Robin
Alan Payling looks at what’s on offer at the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company, which operates open top buses, steam trains, sea and river cruisers, ferries and paddle steamers in South Devon
Coaches
Welcome to The Toy Box
Nick Larkin delves into the treasures that can be found in Lodge’s Toy Box
Buses
Making the most of the tax system
It’s not long until the end of the tax year and those who take time to plan ahead can legitimately take steps to minimise their tax bills. But plans take time to implement, writes Adam […]
