Coaches

Ready to turn heads

Coach operators looking for keen deals on non-PSVAR-compliant coaches have many hundreds of vehicles to choose from at deflated prices due to the current market. Richard Sharman looks at a used 2019 Neoplan Tourliner to […]

Coaches

A Touring success

Scania’s Touring offers a number of options for operators seeking a PSVAR-compliant coach. Jonathan Welch takes a closer look Scania’s Touring is not a new model, and has been available in the UK for a […]

Coaches

Branching out

Instead of sitting idly by and watching its bus refurbishment work dry up during the pandemic, Thornton Brothers decided to diversify and begin offering PSVAR conversions. As Peter Jackson found out, that decision turned out […]

Coaches

Carmel Coaches licence revoked

Devon-based Carmel Coaches had its O-licence withdrawn as a result of failings in maintenance and loss of professional competence Following a public inquiry, Devon-based Carmel Coaches saw its O-licence withdrawn from 31 December 2020 following […]

Coaches

RHA Coaches gains momentum

In the latest of its series of webinars, RHA Coaches introduced Coach Operations Manager Andy Warrender and revealed more details about membership, which will now begin from 1 March Having announced the launch of its […]

Coaches

First responder

Sevenoaks operator Go-Coach made the leap to demand-responsive transport (DRT) with Via as Covid-19 hit last spring. Peter Jackson caught up with the firm’s Managing Director, Austin Blackburn, to learn how successful the project has […]

Coaches

Safety through technology

Award-winning tech-driven coach transport firm Kura has a fresh approach to school transport and corporate contracts, putting passenger safety at the heart of its offering. Peter Jackson learns more from its CEO, Godfrey Ryan Independent […]